Guides for the program, the slideshow and the cards
Plain answers to the questions families ask in the days before a service. Every page shows who wrote it, when it was last checked, and where the facts come from.
Templates by tradition
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All funeral program templates by tradition
Catholic, Christian, Homegoing, Latter-day Saint, celebration of life and simple: what each template starts with.
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Catholic Funeral Program Template
A Catholic funeral Mass program template with the readings, hymns and Final Commendation in order. Checked against the Order of Christian Funerals.
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Celebration of Life Program Template
A flexible celebration of life program template: welcome, life story, readings, speakers and closing. $39, matching slideshow and cards too.
Write it
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Funeral Program Wording Examples (Copy-Paste)
Cover, order-of-service, obituary, acknowledgement and closing wording you can copy straight into your program. Organized by section, honest.
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Prayer Card Wording & Size Guide
Prayer card wording examples by tradition, plus the standard size (2.5x4.25in) and a 6-up print layout. Copy straight into your cards.
Print it
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How to Make a Funeral Program in Word
An honest, step-by-step guide to building a funeral program in Microsoft Word, plus a faster print-ready option if you'd rather skip it.
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Print a Funeral Program: Staples, FedEx, Home
Which file to upload, what to ask the clerk, paper weight, folding, cards and large print: printing a funeral program at FedEx Office, Staples or home.
The slideshow
- Free tool
How Many Photos for a Memorial Slideshow?
Enter your target length or photo count and get the right photo count, seconds per photo, and song count for a memorial slideshow. Free tool.
Readings and prayers
- Reference
Public-Domain Funeral Readings & Psalms
Readings, psalms and hymn texts you can print in full — verified public domain, no rights question. Source and date shown for every one.