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Memorial Service Programs
By Carole Galassi
Distributing a memorial service program is essential for
the funeral or memorial service. It provides a keepsake
for the deceased that is given to all attendees. It is
also a document that can help start the healing process
because it brings a sense of closure in a loved one's
life.
Memorial service programs can vary in size and can be
created in a folded letter size, trifold, or booklet
type of layout. The most popular layout tends to be the
folded letter size format in which booklets can also be
made from.
The cover of the memorial program will display a photo
of the deceased with their name and their birthdate to
the date of death under their picture. You may find you
want to place the classic "In Loving Memory of..." or "A
Celebration of Life" titles above their photos. You can
place any title you want if you so desire or even have
no title at all.
Some programs include an obituary of the deceased along
with several photos. The order of service will follow
the obituary and may include scripture verses or hymn
lyrics within the program. This is important to include
for those who are not familiar with the words or song.
In general, the memorial service program is a token that
will be kept for a long time by an attendee. Statistics
show that the majority of people who receive a memorial
service program will keep it for quite some time as it
gives account and tribute to their friend or family
member. Some even have the cover of the memorial program
framed as a memorial for the deceased.
Because this program is kept and treasured, its
important that the program is beautiful and highlights
your loved one's life. You can get ready made templates
for memorial service programs on various website
resources. if your not particularly creative or well
versed in computer programs, templates may be a good
viable solution to help in the creation of the program.
The memorial service program does not need to follow any
specific format however, if you are having a religious
ceremony, you may want to check with the officiant to
ensure it follows the service you discussed.
If you purchase a template to create the memorial
service program, you can either print it yourself on a
color printer or take it to an office supply store for
printing. Often these types of places will print them
rather quickly and will even fold them for you should
you have many to print. This option offers you the most
flexible because you have more control over its creation
and completion.
The best resource on the web for memorial service
programs is The Funeral Program Site. Take a look at
their beautiful programs catalog for a large selection
of really nice looking templates. They also offer
funeral resources and information on memorials and what
to include in the programs. |
