This is the part of the memorial booklet that outlines the events for the service. The cover of the 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 funeral program title or caption, such as In Loving Memory'. For more information about funeral booklet layouts, and funeral booklet ideas, see our article on funeral programs. You can also choose a graduated or step fold booklet, which has an offset fold that reveals a colored panel. These booklets can be one page, or multiple pages, depending on the amount of information that you want to include.

They can be standard 8 1/2'x11' paper which folds in half, or larger sizes, such as 11'x17' or even smaller sizes like 5 1/2'x 4 1/2' cards.

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.įuneral and Memorial Booklets can come in a variety of sizes, designs and layouts. The family of the deceased usually prepares the information for the funeral booklet. The most common booklet is the 8 1/2' x 11' paper, that folds down the middle (often called a single fold booklet). They come in different sizes, designs and layouts. Funeral booklets can also be given out electronically, through email or posted to social media and memorial websites. 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.

Sample obituary pages with pictures