Funeral program template

What a funeral program includes

Most programs have four parts: a cover with their photo, name and dates; the order of service; a short obituary or life story; and a back page with a poem, thanks from the family and reception details. Every template here has those sections ready to fill. If you want to see finished wording first, look through funeral program examples, or start the life story from an obituary template.

How to make one in 3 steps

1. Pick a design above. Each page shows all four sides, filled in.
2. Type in their details, with example wording beside every field, and add a photo. The photo stays on your device.
3. Download the PDF and print it, or send the print-shop version to a local printer.

Need it free and printed tonight? The free funeral program template page covers home printing step by step. For a funeral Mass, see the Catholic funeral program templates.

Printing it: paper, sizes and how many copies

Print on 80–100 lb card stock, double-sided, flipping on the short edge, then fold each sheet in half. Plan one program per guest plus about 10 spare, since people take extras for family who couldn’t come. A print shop can usually turn a PDF around the same day.

Questions families ask

How long does it take to make a program?

Most families finish in under an hour. Have the order of service and a short life story ready, and the rest is picking a photo.

Can I edit the program after I download it?

Yes. Your program is saved in this browser as you type, so you can change a name or a time and download a new PDF right up to printing.

Do I get a Word file or a PDF?

You get a print-ready PDF for home printing, a second PDF with bleed for a print shop, and a JPG of the front for sharing.

What size is a funeral program?

These are US Letter sheets folded in half, so each page is 5.5 × 8.5 inches. That is the most common size and fits any home printer.