Thursday, September 8, 2011

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.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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.

Monday, January 10, 2011

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

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

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.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

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