Proofreading funeral programs

Funeral Program Proof When Two Relatives Share a Name

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Repeated names can be correct but ambiguous in a biography or service credit. The solution is context, not changing either person's name.

Add an approved identifying relationship

Write the person's full name or a short relationship where necessary. Avoid adding private identifying information merely to distinguish them. Read the paragraph to ensure pronouns still point to the intended person.

Final check

Ask the family to confirm both the spelling and the relationship label used in the printed text.

Apply this to your design

Use an available four-page US Letter booklet layout, then review the cover, two inside pages, and back before downloading.

Choose a four-page funeral program template

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