Writing booklet text
Funeral Program Nickname Wording
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A nickname helps friends recognize the person while a full name preserves clarity. The nickname can sit beside the formal name or appear naturally in the biography.
Example wording
[Full Name], affectionately known as [Nickname], will be remembered for [Personal Quality].
Make it fit your situation
Ask whether the nickname was welcomed by the person; omit private or teasing names the family does not want printed.
You can introduce the nickname on the cover and use the preferred short name afterward. Avoid alternating several names so often that readers wonder whether different people are being described.
Before you finish
A printed program has limited space. Give this message its own short block so it can be read without interrupting the order of service. Read the final version aloud before fitting it into the design.
Next step
Choose a funeral program to see the available designs and formats.