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Detailed, practical help with funeral programs, obituaries, cards and printing – written for families working to a short deadline.
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Planning & timelines
Common Funeral Program Mistakes and How to Proofread Before You Print
The most common funeral program mistakes – misspelled names, wrong dates, mismatched days, tiny text, blurry photos, pages in the wrong order – and a step-by-step proofreading method that catches them before printing.
November 11, 2026 · 11 min read
Making a Funeral Program in Word, Google Docs or Canva
Should you make the funeral program in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Canva or a dedicated maker? A practical comparison with step-by-step setup, common pitfalls and time-savers.
November 7, 2026 · 11 min read
A Funeral Program Timeline for When You Only Have a Few Days
A realistic day-by-day plan for making a funeral program when the service is only a few days away – what to gather, who to ask, when to proof, and when to print.
November 6, 2026 · 13 min read
Faith & tradition
Making a Funeral Program for a Veteran
How to make a funeral program for a veteran – listing rank, branch and service correctly, including military funeral honors (flag folding, Taps, rifle volley), service hymns, readings, and wording for the US, UK and Commonwealth.
November 11, 2026 · 11 min read
Bible Verses for Funeral Programs, Grouped by Theme
Comforting Bible verses for funeral programs, prayer cards and headstones, grouped by theme – hope, peace, rest, a life of faith, mothers, fathers – with full King James text, translation advice and layout tips.
November 10, 2026 · 11 min read
The Catholic Funeral Program: A Complete Guide for Families
How to lay out a Catholic funeral program for a Mass of Christian Burial – the order of the Mass, choosing readings, hymns, the final commendation, wording examples and what to check with the parish.
November 8, 2026 · 12 min read
Christian Funeral Program: Order of Service Examples
Sample orders of service for Christian funerals – Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, nondenominational and home-going services – with layout tips, scripture and hymn ideas, and wording for each section.
November 8, 2026 · 11 min read
How to Make a Funeral Order of Service: A UK Guide
A UK-focused guide to making a funeral order of service – Church of England, crematorium and humanist running orders, cover wording, popular hymns, A4-to-A5 printing, paper weights and how many to print.
November 8, 2026 · 11 min read
The Non-Religious Funeral Program: A Practical Guide
How to plan and lay out a non-religious funeral program – a sample secular order of service, readings and music that are not religious, wording for each page, and how to include families of mixed beliefs.
November 8, 2026 · 11 min read
Printing & production
Choosing and Preparing Photos for a Funeral Program
How to choose the right photo for a funeral program cover, scan old prints, check resolution for printing, crop and brighten gently, avoid blurry results, and lay out photo collages on the back page.
November 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Bleed, Crop Marks and Fold Marks: Printing a Funeral Program at a Print Shop
What print shops mean by bleed, trim, safe area, crop marks, fold marks and imposition – and how to send a funeral program file that prints right the first time.
November 7, 2026 · 11 min read
How to Print Funeral Programs at Home
Print funeral programs on a home or office printer without wasted paper: the right PDF, duplex and booklet settings, paper choice, a test sheet, quantities and folding tips.
November 7, 2026 · 11 min read
Funeral Program Sizes, Paper and Folding Explained
Which size should your funeral program be? Compare folded Letter, A4/A5, legal, tabloid and 5×7 card formats, choose the right paper weight and finish, and fold cleanly.
November 6, 2026 · 12 min read
Cards & keepsakes
Funeral Program, Memorial Card or Prayer Card? A Guide to Funeral Stationery
A clear guide to funeral stationery – programs, orders of service, memorial cards, prayer cards, bookmarks, thank-you cards, obituary sheets and announcements – what each is for, typical sizes, and which you actually need.
November 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Funeral Thank-You Note Wording, With Examples for Every Situation
What to write in a funeral thank-you note – examples for flowers, food, donations, pallbearers, the officiant, coworkers, nurses and more – plus etiquette on timing, who to thank and how to share the work.
November 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Prayer Card Wording: What to Put on a Funeral Prayer Card
What to write on a funeral prayer card – front and back layout, traditional Catholic and Christian prayers in full, short verses, non-religious memorial card wording, sizes, paper and how many to print.
November 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Wording & writing
Celebration of Life Program Wording: Examples for Every Page
Wording examples for a celebration of life program – cover titles, welcome notes, agenda layouts, invitations to share memories, closing lines and thank-yous – plus how to structure a relaxed but clear event.
November 9, 2026 · 11 min read
Funeral Poems for Programs: How to Choose, Print and Credit Them
Funeral poems that fit on a program's back page – full texts of classic public-domain poems, popular modern choices, short verses for cards, how to choose, how to lay them out, and how to handle copyright.
November 9, 2026 · 11 min read
How to Write an Obituary for Your Mother or Father
A gentle, step-by-step guide to writing an obituary for a parent – what to include, how to list survivors, how to handle blended families and difficult details, with complete examples for a mother and a father.
November 9, 2026 · 11 min read
Short Obituary Examples and How to Submit One to a Newspaper
Short obituary and death notice examples you can adapt – for a mother, father, grandparent, spouse, veteran, young adult and more – plus how newspaper submissions, deadlines and pricing usually work.
November 9, 2026 · 11 min read