Funeral Program Template

A funeral program, without the late-night struggle

Most families have only a few days between a death and the service. In that time there are calls to make, relatives to meet at the airport, flowers and food to arrange – and somewhere in the middle of it, someone is asked to "do the program." Often that person ends up fighting a word processor at midnight, trying to get a photo to stay put and text to line up on a folded page.

Our funeral program template was built to take that weight off. Instead of a blank document, you get a short, guided form. You type the name, dates, service details and order of service, upload a photo, and the program lays itself out. Text resizes to fit, pages are placed in the right order for folding, and you can see every change in a live preview as you go.

What's included in the template

A traditional funeral program is a single sheet folded in half to make four pages. Our template follows the layout funeral homes have used for generations, so it will feel familiar to everyone who receives it:

• Front cover – a heading such as "Celebrating the Life of," a portrait photo, the full name, and the dates of birth and passing, with the service date and place.
• Inside left – the life story or obituary, with an optional "survived by" line.
• Inside right – the order of service, including the officiant, hymns, readings, eulogy and music.
• Back cover – a poem or scripture, pallbearers, interment details, the reception or repast, and a thank-you from the family.

Prefer something simpler? Switch to a flat 5×7 card with the cover on the front and the order of service on the back.

Fourteen respectful designs

Every family is different, so the template comes in fourteen themes. There are classic options like Classic Ivory and Navy & Gold, gentle nature-inspired themes like Sage Garden and Ocean Calm, and designs with religious symbols for Christian, Catholic and Muslim services, as well as secular designs with no religious imagery at all. Switching themes never loses your text – try a few and see which feels right.

Print-ready, the way printers want it

When you're happy, unlock the final files. You get a print-shop PDF with 1/8-inch bleed and crop marks, with pages already imposed in the right order so the sheet folds correctly. You also get a home-printer version sized exactly to US Letter or A4, plus high-resolution PNG images of each page. Most local print shops can turn a file like this around in an hour or two.

How much does it cost?

Building and previewing your program is free. The watermark-free, print-ready program is a one-time $4.99 – no subscription and no account required. The $9.99 memorial bundle adds a matching prayer card, thank-you card, social media announcement and obituary PDF. See pricing for details.

Tips for a smooth day

Ask one other person to proofread names and dates before you print. Print 20–30% more copies than the number of guests you expect – programs often become keepsakes, and relatives may want extras to mail to those who couldn't attend. If the service is in a large church, check whether the officiant needs a few copies in advance.

If you'd like more guidance, read our step-by-step guide on how to make a funeral program, or see what to include in a funeral program.