Funeral Order of Service Templates

A funeral order of service template is a ready-made booklet design that you personalise with the person’s name, photographs, hymns, readings and service details. Templates are typically 4 to 20 pages and can be edited online or downloaded as a Word or PDF file. The same designs work as a funeral programme template or service sheet if that is the term you use.

Yes. You can browse every funeral order of service template and use the online design tool without paying anything for the design itself. There is no charge for personalising a template, saving it, or coming back to it later.

You only pay if you decide to order printed copies, and the Design It for Me service is included free with any print order.

Yes. Alongside the online design tool, we offer free downloadable funeral order of service templates in Microsoft Word and PDF format. There are currently three to choose from: a classic 4-page layout, a modern 8-page layout and a floral 8-page layout.

Download the file, open it on your computer, replace the sample wording and photographs, and it is ready to use. You can print it at home, or send it back to us to be professionally finished.

Yes. The Word and PDF downloads are made for home printing on an ordinary printer.

Two things are worth knowing before you start. Print one test copy first to check the pages line up correctly once folded, and remember that the total page count needs to be a multiple of four, because each sheet folds in half to make four A5 pages.

Home printing works perfectly well for a small service. For a booklet that will be kept as a keepsake, a professionally finished version, folded and stitched properly, holds up far better over the years.

Yes. Every design submitted to us is looked over by a person, not just processed automatically. We check for obvious layout problems, photographs that are too low in resolution to print clearly, and anything else likely to affect the finished result.

If we spot something, we contact you first so it can be corrected before anything is produced. This checking is free with every order.

Please note it is not a full proofreading service, so names, dates and service times still need checking carefully by you before you approve the design.

Orders are delivered on a next-working-day service, with urgent delivery protection available for eligible orders when the funeral date is very close.

Cutoff times vary depending on when you order and the finishing options you choose, so the product page always shows the current delivery choices and deadlines.

If the funeral is only a day or two away, message us on live chat before ordering and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet the date.

1. Free and affordable options: We offer hundreds of beautifully designed funeral order of service templates, completely free to use. Whether you want something traditional, floral, modern, religious, or themed to reflect your loved one’s personality, we’ve got you covered.
2. Saves time and effort: Our funeral order of service templates are designed to simplify the process of creating a booklet. Instead of starting from scratch, you can use a pre-made template and fill in the relevant informations and elements, saving you time during a difficult period.
3. Flexible and customisable: Our online funeral program design tool is simple, customisable, intuitive, and built for anyone to use even if you have no design experience. All you have to do is pick a template, then personalise it by editing the text, photos, fonts, colours, and even layout. You’ll see a booklet preview powered by AI, so you know exactly how it will look when printed. Hence, you can really create something personal and special, at your own pace.
4. Expert help when you need it: Need help? If you’d prefer us to design it for you, from scratch or based on something you’ve seen on Canva, Vistaprint, or elsewhere, our friendly team is ready. Use our live chat to speak to an expert or email us.

Our features and benefits:

• Free editable funeral order of service templates
• Easy-to-use online design tool
• Instant booklet preview before you print
• Expert help available if needed

Many families tell us how easy and comforting the process felt, especially during such a difficult time where everything felt so hard.

Some of our real customers’ feedback:

• “So grateful for how easy it was to create something beautiful for my dad.”
• “I was able to design the whole thing myself in under an hour it looked perfect when printed.”
• “The booklet preview gave me confidence that everything would come out just right and it truly did.”
• “When I looked at the funeral booklets’ print I cried because my mum would have loved it and the design was truly her personality. Thank you Esmee for doing such a wonderful job”

Creating and putting together a funeral order of service is a deeply personal process and a special way to say goodbye to someone you love. It is more than a schedule, it helps tell the story of their life. What you include in the order of service depends on the deceased’s personality and what feels right to the family. Most templates follow a simple structure that gently guides everyone through the ceremony.

Front Cover: This is usually the first thing guests see. It features a photo of the deceased, their full name, birth and passing dates, as well as the time, date, and location of the service.

Running Order of the Ceremony: This section guides guests through the service. It may include entrance music, a welcome message, selected hymns or songs, readings, tributes or eulogies, moments for reflection or prayer, the committal, and closing music.

Readings, Hymns, and Prayers: This optional section includes the full wording of any readings, hymns, prayers, or eulogies. It allows guests to follow along and offers comfort to those who may wish to revisit the words later.

Personal Tributes: This can include short stories, messages, or special memories shared by loved ones to honour the deceased’s life.

Photographs: Adding personal photos throughout the order of service can make it more meaningful. These could be images from different times in the deceased’s life or pictures that hold sentimental value.

Thank You Message: A heartfelt note thanking attendees for their support and for sharing in the celebration of the loved one’s life provides a comforting conclusion.

Details of the Wake/Reception: If there’s a gathering after the service, you can include the time, location, and any other necessary details.

Charitable Donations: If donations are preferred over flowers, include the charity’s name and instructions on how to donate, either online or through a donation box.

Using a funeral order of service template will help you save time while still creating a memorable tribute. Here are some important things to keep in mind as you personalise your template:

Double-Check Names and Dates: It is very important to ensure the full name, birth date, and passing date of your loved one are accurate and spelled correctly.

Check the Order of the Service: Make sure the sequence of events (welcome, readings, hymns, eulogy, prayers, etc.) matches the actual service plan agreed with the officiant or funeral director otherwise the ceremony might be a little confusing to the guests.

Use High-Quality Photos: Choose clear, high-resolution photos for the best print quality.

Be Mindful of Fonts and Colours: Stick to readable fonts and gentle, respectful colours to maintain the tone of the occasion.

Personalise Thoughtfully: Add meaningful readings, song lyrics, quotes, or poems that reflect your loved one’s personality, beliefs, or life story.

Include Special Thanks or Acknowledgements: This is optional but consider including a short message thanking those who attended or supported the family during a difficult time.

Proofread Carefully: Before finalising, review the entire booklet for any spelling or layout errors. Ask a family member or friend to double-check if possible.

Consider Printing Format: Make sure the number of pages fits printing needs (usually in multiples of 4). If you’re printing at home, preview the layout to ensure everything aligns correctly. If you are printing with us we personally and carefully check the artwork for free.

Save a Digital Copy: Whether you print with us or not, keeping a digital version will allow you to share it with friends and family who lives far away and cannot make it to the service. We offer free shareable digital web link.

There are many funeral order of service templates are available online including our website. The primary choices are as follows:

On Our Website: We provide a collection of free, ready-made templates that you can completely customize using our intuitive online design tool. You can choose from floral, religious, minimalist, or photo-based designs, or start from scratch to create something completely unique.

Free Design Tools: Popular online design tools such as Canva and other platforms also provide funeral stationery templates. These platforms offer paid or free templates that you can customize with your own text, images, and design elements.

Editable in Your Browser: Whether you’re using our tool or another design platform, there’s no software to install. You can quickly and easily create your funeral order of service directly in your browser.

Perfect for All Needs: Whether you need a 4-page, 8-page, 12-page, 16-page, 20-page or custom-sized booklet, you’ll find templates that suit your preferences and help you honour your loved one in a personal and meaningful way.

Simplicity: Creating a funeral program is made simple and stress-free with pre-made order of templates.

Flexibility: You can personalize every detail, from text to images, to match the service and the memory of the deceased.

Affordability: Most of the ready-made templates are either inexpensive or free.

Convenience: You can preview the finished work before printing or placing order, and you can make necessary changes.

We offer 5 different page options for funeral order of service booklet:

• 4 pages funeral order of service
• 8 pages funeral order of service
• 12 pages funeral order of service
• 16 pages funeral order of service
• 20 pages funeral order of service

To qualify as a booklet, the total number of pages must be a multiple of 4 (e.g., 4, 8, 12, 16, 20). This is because each sheet of paper is folded in half to create four A5 pages.

You can choose the number of pages based on how much content you have like hymns, songs, tributes or thank you messages.

If your design is more than 4 pages it will be folded and saddle stiched in the centre to ensure it’s secured and finished properly so that there is nothing for you to assemble. Just open the box and distribute them at the service with confidence.

We have a wide range of designs covering most categories like

• Modern
• Simple
• Religious
• Christian
• Humanist
• Floral
• Minimalist 
• Hobbies and sports

Yes of course, we can do the whole design for you free of charge, you only pay for the printing. You can choose the “design it for me ” option and once we have
your content we will have your design ready within 24 hours

They solve two different problems.

Request a template when you cannot find a design you like. Tell us the style, colours, hobby or theme you have in mind and we will create a new design within 24 hours, which you then personalise yourself in the online editor.

Design It for Me is for when you would rather not do the design work at all. Send us the wording and photographs and we build every page for you, then send a proof for you to approve or change.

Both are free. The first gives you a starting point, the second gives you a finished design.

• Choose a design that reflects your loved one’s personality.
• Match the style to the tone of the service—formal, religious, or celebratory.
• Decide how many pages you need based on the content.
• Look for templates that are easy to customise.
• Select a layout with clear space for photos if you want to include them.
• Use a free design tool that works in your browser with no downloads.
• Start with a blank template if you want full creative control.
• Preview your design carefully before printing to avoid errors.

Think about what would best reflect your loved one’s character. Choose from classic, photo-focused, floral, or minimalist styles. You can preview each design live before editing, and even switch templates if you change your mind.

Absolutely. Every template is fully editable. You can change any of the text to include personal readings, eulogies, poems, or even a timeline of your loved one’s life. It’s completely flexible.

There is no strict rule on how many photos you can include in the design, it mainly depends on the family and how many pages they choose.

Most families include 1–3 photos: one main photo on the front cover, and optional inside or back cover photos. Our funeral order of templates give you full control to add as many photos you want to, remove, or reposition them easily using our design tool.

It depends on the type of service. We offer both religious designs (Christian, Catholic, etc.) with space for hymns and prayers, and non-religious or humanist templates that focus more on photos, quotes, or personal messages. Choose what best reflects your loved one’s beliefs and personality.

The most common format is a four-page folded booklet, A5 Size that includes the front cover, order of events, hymns or readings on the inside pages, and a back cover tribute. 

Yes. Choose any template and open it in our online funeral order of service maker. Everything happens in your browser, so there is no software to install and no design experience needed.

You can change the wording, upload photographs, adjust colours and fonts, add or remove pages, and preview each page as you work.

Your design can be saved at any point and picked up again later, and shared with family members, a minister or a celebrant so they can check it before you submit it.

Our free online design tool makes it easy to create a beautiful and personalised funeral order of service, even if you have no design experience. Here’s how it works:

• Start with a Free Template or Blank Page: Choose from a selection of professionally designed templates, or start from scratch with blank pages if you want full creative control. All templates are free to use and fully customisable.
• Edit Texts Easily: Click on any text box to update names, dates, hymns, poems, and service details. You can personalise every word to reflect your loved one’s life and memory.
• Upload Photos: You can add one or multiple photos by uploading them directly from your device. Drag and drop them into place to create a personal tribute.
• Change Clip arts Swap out or add decorative elements such as flowers, doves, borders, or other symbols that reflect your loved one’s personality, beliefs, or hobbies.
• Customise Backgrounds: Select soft, respectful backgrounds or upload your own—for example, a scenic view, a favourite colour, or a meaningful pattern.
• Choose Your Fonts: Adjust font styles, sizes, and colours to match the tone you want—elegant, traditional, modern, or simple.

The design tool works in your browser—no software to download, no hidden costs. Once you’re finished, you can either save your design, share it digitally, or place a print order with us. It’s designed to be simple, flexible, and supportive during a difficult time.

Yes, absolutely. You can save your progress at any time during the order of service design process and return to it whenever you’re ready. This gives you the flexibility to take your time, make changes, and finalise everything when it feels right.

You can choose from various page options when creating funeral order of service design and layout. Our templates are available in:

4 pages (sides)

8 pages (sides)

12 pages (sides)

16 pages (sides)

20 pages (sides)

Whether you need a simple 4-page order of service booklet or a detailed 20-page order of service, we have you covered. Our easy-to-use design tool allows you to add content such as readings, hymns, and personal tributes, while ensuring the final product is printed professionally. For a seamless result, remember that the page count must be a multiple of 4.

Of course! Poems and readings are a lovely way to remember your loved one. Here are some simple suggestions for most used poems you can add to the funeral order of service, you can easily add these on the design tool by using the add text button feature and copy and paste them in:

1. “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” by Mary Frye
2. “Death is Nothing at All” by Henry Scott-Holland
3. “The Dash” by Linda Ellis
4. “When I am Dead, My Dearest” by Christina Rossetti
5. “Requiem” by Alfred Lord Tennyson
6. “Funeral Blues” by W.H. Auden
7. “At The Rising of the Moon” by W.B. Yeats
8. “A Song of Living” by Amelia Josephine Burr
9. “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
10. “To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me” by Isla Paschal Richardson
11. “In the Garden” by C. Austin Miles
12. “Sometime When The River” by Edwin Markham
13. “I Am Not There” by Dylan Thomas
14. “When We Loved” by D.H Lawrence
15. “And Death Shall Have No Dominion” by Dylan Thomas
16. “Remember” by Christina Rossetti
17. “The Bridge” by Emily Dickinson
18. “Go, Lovely Rose” by Edmund Waller

If you can’t find a design that fits your vision, don’t worry! We offer bespoke templates, so if you have a specific idea or suggestion in mind, we can create a custom funeral order of service template design just for you. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll help bring your ideas to life.

We offer two standard sizes for your funeral order of service:

A5 (148 x 210 mm): A compact, easy-to-handle size, ideal for more concise booklets. A5 is a popular and most ordered choice.

A4 (210 x 297 mm): A larger format that provides more space for content, making it perfect for services with more details, photos, or special tributes. A4 is ideal for longer services or those wishing to include additional information.

Both sizes are available for printing, and the choice ultimately depends on how much content you’d like to include and your personal preference for the funeral booklet’s presentation.