Funeral Stationery: Order of Service and Memorial Cards, Handled with Care

Funeral stationery carries a weight beyond ink and paper. An order of service or memorial card becomes a keepsake — something families hold onto for years. We approach this work with the care it deserves, and aim to make the practical side as gentle and straightforward as possible at a hard time.

Order of service booklets

An order of service guides mourners through the ceremony and gives them something to keep. A typical booklet includes a cover with a photograph and the name and dates, the order of proceedings, hymns and readings, and often a closing message or poem. Folded cards suit shorter services; stapled booklets give room for photographs, tributes and longer content.

Memorial and thank you cards

Memorial cards are small keepsakes — often wallet-sized — featuring a photograph, dates and a verse or prayer. Folded memorial cards offer more space for a message or additional images. Thank you cards let families express gratitude for support and sympathy after the service, in a tone that matches the rest of the stationery.

• Order of service — folded cards or stapled booklets
• Memorial cards — flat or folded keepsakes
• Thank you cards — for after the service

Choosing photographs and wording

A clear, good-quality photograph makes a real difference — ideally a high-resolution image rather than a small one taken from social media. For wording, simplicity is often most moving: a name, dates, a short verse and the essential service details. We are happy to help with layout so everything sits comfortably and reads well.

We handle it sensitively

We work with families and funeral directors across Belfast and Northern Ireland, printing with care in Lisburn and turning work around promptly when time is short. If you would like help, contact us and we will guide you through the options without pressure.