Memorial Service Program Templates
Gather in Remembrance, Honor Their Legacy
Create memorial service programs that bring people together to reflect, remember, and celebrate a life that touched many hearts. Design a meaningful guide for your gathering of remembrance.
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For memorial services and gatherings of remembrance
A memorial service program helps guests follow the event and gives them a keepsake that reflects the person’s life, values, and memories shared by family.
This page focuses on memorial service wording and structure while using the same FuneralFolio editor and template library as our funeral programs.
Memorial service programs can be more flexible
Because memorial services are often less formal than funerals, the program can include a welcome, music, readings, open sharing, slideshow notes, favorite quotes, and a reception invitation.
Designed for remembrance
Choose a design that feels warm and personal, then add the details that help guests remember the person beyond the schedule of the service.
Sample memorial service program wording
What a finished memorial service program can say, front to back. The person and names are invented; replace every line with your own.
A Memorial Service for
Eleanor Rose Whitaker
June 12, 1942 – October 3, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Riverside Community Center
Springfield, Ohio
Order of Service
- Gathering Music
- Welcome
- Anne Whitaker Lee
- Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1–8
- Sarah Whitaker
- Her Life Story
- Michael Whitaker
- Song
- “What a Wonderful World”
- Tributes from Family and Friends
- Photo Slideshow
- Candle Lighting and Closing Words
- Rev. David Moore
Her Life
Eleanor was born in Dayton, Ohio, the second of four children. She taught third grade at Lincoln Elementary for 31 years, and former students still stopped her at the grocery store to say hello. She married Robert Whitaker in 1964, and together they raised Anne, Michael and Robert Jr. She loved her garden, the church choir and Sunday dinners with whoever happened to stop by.
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
With Gratitude
Thank you for being here to remember Eleanor with us. Your cards, calls and stories have meant more than we can say.
Coffee and dessert will be served after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the Springfield Public Library.
Price, sizes and printing
- Designing and previewing is free. The finished funeral program is a one-time $25, with unlimited edits and re-downloads and the Obituary PDF included.
- Two formats come with every design: a folded program (8.5" × 11" folded to 5.5" × 8.5") or a flat 5" × 7" card.
- Order 25 to 250 professionally printed copies at checkout: 25 for $79, 50 for $119, 100 for $179, with UPS 2nd Day Air shipping included (US addresses). You approve a proof first, and production takes 1–2 business days.
- No subscription, no watermark and no account needed.
Full details on the pricing page and in the printing FAQ.
Honor Their Memory Together
Flexible Timing
Memorial services can happen weeks or even months after a passing, giving you time to create a thoughtful program that truly reflects their legacy without the pressure of immediate deadlines.
Venue Versatile
Whether gathering at a church, community center, park, family home, or favorite place, our programs adapt to any setting where loved ones come together in remembrance.
Commemorative Booklets
The folded program opens into four pages, with room for a life story, the order of service, a poem or prayer, a photo gallery and a thank-you from the family.
Community Centered
Design programs that facilitate gathering and collective remembrance—include sections for shared memories, group reflections, and acknowledgments of those who supported your family.
Legacy Focused
Emphasize the lasting impact of their life—document their values, achievements, causes they championed, and the wisdom they shared with future generations.
Adaptable Structure
Memorial services are less formal than traditional funerals—customize your program order of events to include open sharing, slideshows, live music, or whatever feels meaningful for your gathering.
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Start Your Memorial ProgramFrequently Asked Questions
A memorial service program, sometimes called a memorial booklet or remembrance program, is a printed guide created for a memorial service or gathering held to honor someone who has passed. These programs typically include the order of events, biographical information, photos, tributes, and acknowledgments. They serve as both a practical guide during the service and a meaningful keepsake for attendees.
Memorial services are typically held without the body present and can take place days, weeks, or months after a passing. This allows more flexibility in timing, location, and format. Memorial services tend to be less formal, can be held anywhere meaningful, and focus on celebrating the person's life and legacy. They often allow more time for shared memories and community participation.
Common elements include a gathering and welcome, opening words or invocation, musical selections, eulogy or biographical tribute, time for shared memories from attendees, readings or poems, photo or video presentation, moment of silence or reflection, closing remarks, and information about reception or gathering afterward. The structure can be adapted to fit your family's preferences and cultural traditions.
Absolutely! That's one of the advantages of memorial services—you have time to gather photos, collect stories from family and friends, and create a comprehensive tribute. You can save your progress and return to edit your program as many times as needed before the service date.
Every design comes in two formats at the same price. The folded program (8.5" x 11" folded to 5.5" x 8.5") has room for a full order of service, a longer life story and a photo gallery. The flat 5" x 7" card suits a shorter service with a cover photo, the order of service and a short tribute. You can switch between them while you edit.
Yes! Many memorial programs feature tributes from children, grandchildren, siblings, or close friends. You can create dedicated sections for different perspectives, share favorite memories from various people, or compile a collection of thoughts that together paint a fuller picture of your loved one's impact.