Memorial cards for a funeral or celebration of life
A 5 × 7 in keepsake with their photo, dates and a verse or poem, matching the program. Part of the Cards ($15) and the Complete set ($39).
Memorial card vs. prayer card
| Memorial card | 5 × 7 in. The photo, name and dates on the front; a verse or poem and the service on the back. Room for a longer poem. |
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| Prayer card | 2.5 × 4.25 in, wallet size. The photo and name on the front; a short prayer on the back. |
| Thank-you card | 5 × 7 in. Sent after the service with the family’s thanks. |
All three come together in the same design. Prayer cards.
What to write on a memorial card
- A line such as “In loving memory of” or “Celebrating the life of”, the full name and the dates.
- A verse or poem: Psalm 23, John 14:1–6, “Crossing the Bar”, “Remember” or another from the library.
- The service: its name, the date and the church or place. These come from the program automatically.
For the thank-you card, start from one of ten written messages (for flowers, meals, prayers, donations or everyone who helped) and change any word.
Designs and sizes
| Size | 5 × 7 in, front and back |
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| Home printing | 2 cards on a Letter sheet with cut marks; print both sides, “flip on short edge” |
| Print shop | The card at its finished size with 0.125 in bleed and crop marks |
All 18 designs have a memorial card. Samples use invented people and placeholder photos.
Questions
What is a memorial card?
- A keepsake card handed out at a funeral or memorial service, with the person’s photo, name and dates and a verse or poem.
Can I make memorial cards without a program?
- Yes. Choose Cards when you pay: you get the prayer card, the memorial card and the thank-you card.