Obituary Templates

Obituary templates are a quick inexpensive way to create a beautiful obituary program. Obituary Templates (also called Funeral program templates)are pre-formatted documents that have graphics on the cover, and placeholder information for all of the elements of a obituary program. Follow these simple tips to select a design and create your treasured keepsake.
1. Decide on a design of theme. You can search the internet for pre-designed templates with a variety of graphic designs. Try to find a design that will reflect you loved one’s uniqueness. Obituary program templates come in a variety of colors and themes, including floral, landscape, religious and more.
2. Once you have selected a design, decide what layout you need. Funeral program templates can come in a variety of paper sizes and layouts including, bi-fold, tri-fold, graduated styles and can be sized at 8 1/2 x 11″, 8 1/2 x 14″ and 11″ x 17″ and more. Your size and layout selection will be determined by how much information you want to put in your program. Funeral Programs can contain the order of service, funeral poems, funeral scripture verses, obituaries and photo collages. Decide which elements you will include and pick the layout that accommodate all of your information.

3. Ensure that you purchase a program that you can use on your computer. Obituary Program Templates can be purchased in a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign, and Apple Word processing Software.
4. Download your obituary template and add your information. Most templates are available for immediate download. Once downloaded, you can begin adding photos and information
5. Proofread your program, and print. Most obituary program templates are in color. Ensure that you have enough ink or toner on hand. Allow sufficient time for you funeral programs to print out. Most template are double-sided, and may take a while to print. Also remember to allow sufficient time for folding.