Bottom Fold Funeral Program Templates

Bottom Graduated Fold Funeral Program Templates are a great new layout available at Elegantmemorials.com.  This new elegant layout is both unique and functional.  This layout has a horizontal layout that folds to reveal 3 colored tabs at the bottom of the program.   It has 8 panels available for information and photos and clipart.  It uses letter sized 8 1/2"x11" paper and has a finished size of 8 1/2"x 6 1/2".

Like all Elegantmemorials.com funeral program templates, all text is editable.  There is a tab for the Funeral Order of Service, memories and photos and the obituary.  There is also plenty of room for poems, scriptures, personalized notes and acknowledgements and thank you notes.  You can also give your program a professional look by adding funereal program clipart and fancy titles to your programs.

These templates work with PCs and Macs and are available in  Microsoft Word and Publisher.  The templates also work with Apple Pages and OpenOffice.  You can print your finished program on regular paper or you can use heavier, glossy paper for a more professional looking program.  You can print your program on your home computer, or take it to a print and copy shop for printing.

Using Clipart and Frames in Funeral Programs

Funeral programs and booklets can come in a wide range of styles and colors.  You can pick styles that reflect your loved one's specific tastes.  You can also add additional clipart, frames, borders and images to help personalize your program.  Funeral and Memorial clipart is easy to use, and can help you turn you funeral program booklet, memorial bookmark or other funeral stationery item into a treasured keepsake.

You can use many different types of clipart:

• Traditional memorial clipart such as flowers, doves and butterflies and hearts
• Religious Symbols such as crosses
• Frames for Cover Photos and picture collages
• Borders to frame text, covers and pictures
• Separators and flourish to add additional styling and help maintain spacing and white space in programs

For more information about using clipart, you can see this article on funeral and memorial clipart.  You can also check out this video to get an idea on how to use it.

Shopping around for Funeral Homes

Why it's Important to Shop Around for Funeral Homes

Whether you are planning a loved one's funeral or simply pre-planning your own, it's important to shop around and find a funeral home or mortuary with which you feel most comfortable. The rule of thumb is to visit at least three facilities, if possible. Compare and contrast everything they offer including location, pricing and availability.

The funeral home you choose should be in an appropriate location that is convenient for everyone to get to and have ample parking. You may want to consider the distance to the cemetery as there may be an additional charge for transporting your loved one from the funeral home to the cemetery -- some companies charge by the mile. You will also want to compare prices between the funeral homes. Federal law mandates that all goods and services be put in writing.

Finally, you want to make sure that the funeral home is available when you need it and that the appropriate amount of time and attention is given to your loved one.  For more information, check out http://elegantmemorials.com.

Memorial Bookmark Templates

Make your funeral or memorial service special by giving memorial bookmarks to your guests.  Funeral and Memorial Bookmarks are a great way to honor your loved one's memory.  Friends and family will cherish this keepsake for years to come.

Making your own memorial bookmarks is an easy process if you start with bookmark templates.  These templates typically have 4 bookmarks per sheet, and can be printed on standard 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock or heavy paper.  Once printed, you can cut them out and laminate them to make them sturdier.  Bookmarks can also be embellished by adding fancy ribbon.

Memorial Service

People are deciding to have a memorial service instead of funeral services. The difference between a funeral and a memorial service is that the body is present at a funeral, whereas the body is not present during a memorial service. If you choose a memorial service, you will have a lot more time and flexibility to create a more personalized experience. Memorial services that focus on the interests, activities, and past times of the person who has passed away are becoming more and more popular. Consider the following criteria when planning a memorial service:

1. Location and Setting -- The Location can be as formal as a church or chapel or as informal as a park or the beach.

2. Time and Date -- Since you are having a memorial, you'll have more flexibility on the date.

3. Pick a theme or a purpose -- Consider loved one's hobbies or interests when planning your service.

4. Personalize the service -- There are many ways to personalized including memorial service programs, portraits, memory boards.

There are many resources available to help you plan your memorial service. Check the internet for many interesting ideas to help you plan the perfect service.

Also See: Celebration of Life Service

Funeral Brochures

Funeral brochures (also called funeral programs or funeral booklets) are documents that are given out during a funeral or memorial service. This brochure gives details about the service and information about the deceased. The funeral brochure is usually has a trifold layout. A trifold is when the paper folds over twice, yielding six panels for information and pictures. Funeral brochures also come in other layouts and sizes, such as bifold (single fold) which looks like a memorial booklet, and also graduated (tabbed) fold, which has an offset fold that reveals a colored tab that usually holds texts.

Using Bereavement Quotes

Using bereavement quotes are a good way to communicate your feelings for your loved one and express grief when finding your own words may be difficult. You can find quotes in many different places, such as in books, published speeches and on the web. The internet has a vast collection of bereavement quotes available and many are categorized to help you select the perfect one.

Funeral Booklets

Funeral Booklets are printed document that gives information about the funeral or memorial service and summarizes the life achievements of your deceased loved one. Funeral booklets sometimes have multiple pages, and are available in a variety of designs, themes, sizes and layouts. The family of the deceased usually prepares the information for the funeral booklet. The family may work with the funeral home or church to create the funeral program, or they may use a company such as Elegant Memorials to download a customized funeral booklet template that can also serve as a keepsake.

A funeral booklet can come in a variety of Sizes, designs and layouts. Funeral booklets can be standard 8 1/2"x11" paper which folds in half, or larger sizes, such as 11"x17" "tabloid size that has a folded, finished size of 8 1/2"x11". These booklet can be one page, or multiple pages, depending on the amount of information that you want to include.

4 page Graduated Fold Funeral Program Templates

Elegant Memorials now sells 4 page graduated fold funeral program templates. This layout consists of 2 sheets which fold to give 4 (double-sided) booklet pages of information, and folds to reveal 3 elegant colored panels. This layout is similar to the 2 page graduated fold program, except there are 4 folded pages available to insert information. The elegant fold design gives a contemporary and polished look to your funeral programs.

Like our other funeral program template layouts, the 4 page graduated fold funeral program template can contain a cover photo, the funeral order of service, scriptures, funeral and memorial poems, funeral quotes and much more. This 4 page template, has plenty of room for a variety of photos and information, allowing you to be creative. Consider using a graduated fold for your funeral program and create a special and lasting memory of your loved one.

Using Funeral Quotes

If you have been asked to speak at a funeral or memorial service, you may be unsure of what to say. Funeral and memorial quotes can help convey your feelings and help comfort mourning guests. Funeral quotes can be used during funeral and memorial services, wakes and committal services and tributes. Funeral quotes can also be used in printed funeral stationery, such as funeral programs, thank you cards and other memorial keepsakes. You can also use memorial quotes on headstones and on grave markers.

Funeral or memorial quotes can come from a variety of sources. You can get quotes from almost anywhere. Consider using quotes from a classic book or a famous speech. You can also use quotes from famous leaders, personalities or famous authors. You can search the internet to find thousands of quotes that may suit you service. Below are a few quotes that are
suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

Funeral Hymns

Funeral hymns are a very important part of christian funerals or religious based funerals and memorial services. If you are attending funeral services held in a church, you will probably sing a hymn. If you are planning a funeral, take a moment to speak with church officials about what music will be played at the service. Often, you can make suggestions about the hymns that you want played. Do a little research on the internet to discover appropriate hymns. Or, if your deceased loved one had a favorite hymn, consider singing it at the service. You may want to include the lyrics in a funeral program template, so that others may sing along. Below are a few suggestions for funeral hymns.
Amazing Grace
Oh Let Me Walk With Thee
Old Rugged Cross
It is Well (With My Soul)
Nearer My God to Thee
Blessed Assurance

Get 50% off Funeral Program Templates

Are you a funeral home looking to produce your own funeral programs in-house quickly and easily? Do you freelance or have a small business that produces funeral and memorial programs for clients? Elegant Memorials funeral program templates provide a quick and easy solutions to helping you create beautiful custom funeral programs.

• Templates use Microsoft Word 2003 or higher — no special software needed
• Flexible designs allow you to add your own specific design elements

• No pre-bundled packages…mix and match the template sizes and designs that you need
• Live Customer Support — 888-295-1940

• Choose from bifold (single fold), trifold, graduated-fold funeral program templates and thank you card templates
• Unlimited Use. Re-use your funeral program templates as much as you like
• Fully customizable…add funeral poems, funeral songs, funeral scripture verses and obituaries.
• Re-brand for your business — Put your funeral home or small business information and logo on templates
  

  Simply spend at least $99.00 and get 50% off of your total order

  Use Coupon Code fptemplates

Just select $99.00 in templates (any design or layout) and checkout…enter discount code fptemplates and click submit. Your discount will be immediately shown in your shopping cart.

Funeral Program Templates -- Save Your Work

Save your work. This is the most common issue when using funeral program templates. Most customers are under a tremendous amount of stress when they order a funeral program template. They are grieving, and there are many, many tasks to accomplish during this time of loss. Many users will download the template, open it, and get started creating there beautiful funeral program. Then something will interrupt them. The phone will ring, they will check email, or step away from the computer to take care of something. They return to the computer to find that changes have been lost.
Use these tips to ensure you don’t lose your hard work:
1. When downloading your template, pay attention to where you are downloading your files. The location of downloaded files may vary on different computers. Try to notice where your files are going. If possible, change the download location to your desktop, or to location where most of your commonly used files reside.
2. Once you have saved your templates, open the file immediately. Use the “Save As” function to make a copy of your template. This will ensure that you have a clean copy of your template, if you need it. Give your template a descriptive name. This will make it easier to locate.
3. Make a few changes to your template, save and close it. Re-open the template to ensure that your changes are maintained. This will also ensure that you have a fully functional software.
4. When working on your program, save every few minutes, especially if you are making a lot of edits. Don’t rely on Autosave features.
Funeral program templates can save valuable time and help you create a memorable funeral program keepsake. Following these tips can help you experience go smoothly.

Printable Thank You Cards

After a wake, funeral of memorial service, writing and sending thank you notes can be a daunting and time intensive task. You can help minimize stress and save time by using printable thank you cards. Printable thank can be created online from a variety of internet sites, or can be in the form of a template, that can be downloaded and printed from your personal printer. Printable thank you cards allow you to customize and personalize your thank you cards. You can type special notes, funeral poems, scriptures and even pictures. You can read more on printable thank you cards and funeral program templates on http://elegantmemorials.com.

Cremation

Cremation has been around for many centuries. Today, many people are choosing cremation due to its cost-effectiveness and its environmentally friendly process. During the cremation process, the deceased placed in a combustible container and then into a special type of furnace for about three hours. At the end of that time, the resulting “ashes” are then placed in a container, or an urn, and given to the family.
There are many ways the resulting ashes can be disbursed. Ashes can be scattered, placed in an urn, or buried. There are also some very creative ways to keep the remains, such as incorporate ashes into memorial jewelry, paintings and ceramics.
Even if you have chosen cremation rather than traditional burial, that doesn’t mean there can’t be a service. A traditional funeral or memorial service can be held, complete with music, funeral poems, funeral programs, and other typical funeral elements. You can also have a non-traditional memorial services such as ceremonies is special locations like parks, the ocean, a marina or even a golf course. You can tailor the ceremony to reflect the interests of your loved one.
Cremation can be a much less expensive option, if you’re careful about which add-on services are chosen. Some of these add-on expenses include funeral casket rental for viewing the remains prior to cremation, headstones or grave marker expenses within a memorial garden, and fees to use a funeral home or church for a service. All of those may be very important to you, but remember that each time you utilize a service for viewing, transportation, memorializing and cremation of the deceased, there will probably be a cost associated with it. However, with careful planning and research, you should be able to plan for both cremation and final services that are affordable.
Also See:
Funeral Costs
Cost of Cremation
Scattering Ashes

Green Burial -- Green Funeral

Many people are now exploring new eco-friendly options for funerals and burials. There are many things that you can do to make your funeral, cremation or burial more environmentally-friendly.

Select a “Green” Funeral Casket — A “green” casket is a casket made of bio-degradable materials has has much less environmental impact.
Forgo embalming
Do not use a burial vault – A Burial vault is not required by law. Inform funeral home or cemetery staff that you do not want to use one.
Consider cremation instead of traditional burial methods.
Do not use limousines
Use recycled paper and materials during funeral services and for funeral programs.
There are many resources that can help you plan a green funeral and burial. The internet, clergy, and funeral directors can assist with everything you need to be eco-friendly.

Burial Insurance -- Funeral Insurance

If you have never planned a funeral or memorial service, you may not be aware of how costly it can be. Funerals, on average, can range between 3,000-10000 dollars, depending on which options you choose. There are several expenses associated with funerals and memorials including the casket, flowers, administrative and planning services, funeral programs and obituaries, burial costs and grave markers, just to name a few. These costs may be overwhelming, especially if you are on a budget. Funeral or burial insurance may be an option to help pay for the considerable funeral costs.
For some, life insurance may be an option for paying funeral costs. However, if you are unable to obtain life insurance, you may need burial or funeral insurance. This type of insurance may have a variety of options, and may or may be the right option for you. If considering purchasing burial or funeral insurance, make sure you have researched your options, and fully understand what your policy will cover.

Christian Funeral

Christian funerals include many standard practices as well as unique spiritual elements that are meaningful to the deceased and his family. A Christian funeral service will usually include funeral songs and music, funeral scripture verses from the bible and prayers. It may also have speakers who talk or give tribute to the life of the deceased. A formal eulogy or “sending off” message is also given at Christian services, as well as a funeral sermon that is given by a member of the clergy. An interment or burial service usually follows the service. There may also be printed handouts or funeral programs that document the details of the funeral service and the life of the deceased. For more information about Christian funerals, consult the internet or your clergy.

Funeral Program Video

When planning a funeral or memorial service, there are many different tasks that need to get accomplished. One of these tasks is creating a funeral program or memorial service bulletin. A funeral program is the document that is given out at the funeral or memorial service. The program contains an order of service, obituary, funeral and memorial poems, funeral songs and music and photos and photo collages and other useful information. This video explain funeral programs.

Funeral Planning

Funeral planning can be an overwhelming task. It is can be difficult to make decisions during such an emotional time. Whether you're planning a loved one’s funeral or pre-planning your own, the process can be difficult if you do not know or understand your options. Begin by considering these four important questions.

1. What is your budget for the funeral or memorial service?
2. Do you want the body to be present at the funeral?
3. Will you have a religious or traditional funeral or a contemporary funeral or memorial service?
4. Which people will accomplish the many administrative tasks (such as creating funeral programs, selecting speakers for the service and writing obituaries) associated with funeral planning?

Answering these key questions will put you well on your way to planning the perfect funeral or memorial service that fits into your budget.