Funeral Booklets | Memorial Booklets
The funeral booklet is a printed document that outlines the key points in the funeral or memorial service and summarizes the life achievements of the deceased. Funeral booklets come in a wide range of sizes, designs and layouts. The family of the deceased usually prepares the information for the funeral booklet. The family may work with the funeral home or church to create the booklet, or they may use a company such as Elegant Memorials to download a customized funeral booklet template that can also serve as a keepsake.Funeral and Memorial Booklets can come in a variety of sizes, designs and layouts. They can be standard 8 1/2"x11" paper which folds in half, or larger sizes, such as 11"x17". These booklets can be one page, or multiple pages, depending on the amount of information that you want to include. You can also choose a graduated fold funeral booklet, which has an offset fold that reveals a colored panel. For more information about funeral booklet layouts, see our article on funeral programs.
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Information in a Funeral Booklet:
The Cover:
The cover of the funeral booklet may have a picture of the deceased, as well as their name, date of birth, date of death, location and time of service, and a title or caption, such as “In Loving Memory".
Order of Service:
This is the part of the funeral program or memorial booklet that outlines the events for the service. The order of service can be religious or secular and typically includes a musical prelude, funeral prayers, funeral poems, funeral songs, funeral readings, an obituary reading, and a eulogy.
Obituary or Funeral Tribute
The Obituary details the biographical highlights of the deceased person’s life. The obituary typically contains information including the birth date, places of residence and information about family members. Other information such as hobbies, and personal stories may also be included. For more details on obituaries, see "How to Write an Obituary", Sample Obituaries.
Poems, Readings, Photos
Booklets may include a memorial poems, favorite songs or prayers. Sometimes additional photos of the deceased or their family members may be included for a more personalized touch.
Listings of Pall or Flower Bearers and Acknowledgements
Booklets may also include listing of pall bearers (men that carry the casket), flower bearers (women traditionally carry flowers and place them on the alter) or special acknowledgements or a short thank you note from the family.
Make your own Funeral Booklet
Once you have the information that you plan to include, you may want to create the brochure yourself on your home computer and printer. The quickest and easiest way to create your own funeral booklet is to purchase a funeral booklet template. Templates are preformatted documents that help you quickly create your brochure and can usually be found on the internet. Templates come in a wide variety of styles and layouts and can often be downloaded immediately.Tips for selecting and using booklet templates
1. When selecting a template design, think of what your loved one's liked. You can selecting a design graphic based on your loved one's favorite color or flower or favorite place.
2. Make sure you have the software needed to edit your template and that you are comfortable using the software.
3. Understand what information that can be changed on the template. This includes text, graphics, borders and other design elements.
4. When editing your template, save your work frequently.
5. When printing your booklet, make sure you have enough ink or toner available. Also make sure you allow enough time for folding and assembling your booklet.
When creating a funeral booklet, it is important to remember that it is a keepsake that represents the life of your loved one, and it should represent the uniqueness of your loved one.
We have a variety of resources on this site to help you create the perfect program. Some or our information includes:
