Funeral Booklets & Order of Service
Order of service booklets and funeral programs, printed in Nunawading
A funeral booklet, also called an order of service or funeral program, guides everyone through the service and goes home with them as a keepsake. Choose from more than 100 designs, send us the photos, readings and hymns, and we lay it out and send you a proof before anything is printed.
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from proof approval. Need it sooner? Call (03) 8060 4445.
Funeral booklet printing in Melbourne, delivered Australia-wide
An order of service booklet does two jobs. On the day it tells everyone what happens next, which hymn to sing and which reading comes when. Afterwards it is the thing people keep: the photographs, the eulogy, the words that were said. Families, celebrants and funeral directors across Melbourne order their booklets from us, and we courier to every state and territory.
Every booklet is laid out by our team from your photographs and text. You check a digital proof, we check the file for print quality, and only then does it go to press. Our standard stock is a 170gsm silk cover with 130gsm silk inside pages. Uncoated stock is available if you prefer a softer, more natural finish.
Booklet designs by theme
Eight themes, more than 100 designs. Each one is shown here as an A5 order of service cover. Every design is also available as an A6 or square booklet and as a matching memorial bookmark. Click any cover to see it larger.
Browse all designs in the memorial stationery range, or scroll down to the full grid.
Formats and sizes
Choose the size by how much you want to include. A full service with several readings and a photo page suits A5. A short service, or a booklet for guests to slip in a pocket, suits DL or A6.
| Format | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| A5 booklet | 148 × 210 mm, 4 to 16 pages | The standard order of service. Room for the full service, readings, hymns and photos. |
| DL booklet | 99 × 210 mm | A slimmer booklet that suits a shorter service or a simple program. |
| A6 booklet | 105 × 148 mm | A small keepsake booklet. Handy when guests want something to carry home. |
| Square booklet | Square format | A modern look that shows off a large cover photograph. |
| Memorial bookmark | Slim, single piece | A photograph, dates and a short verse. Often ordered alongside the booklet. |
What goes inside an order of service
There is no fixed rule, and we lay out whatever the family wants. A typical booklet runs to eight or twelve pages and includes:
- Cover: a photograph, the person’s name, their dates, and the chapel, date and time of the service.
- Order of proceedings: the sequence of the service, from the entrance music to the committal.
- Readings, hymns and poems: printed in full so everyone can follow and join in. Our library of verses and readings is there if you need ideas.
- Eulogy or life story: a few paragraphs, or a timeline of photographs.
- Thank you and wake details: a note from the family, where to gather afterwards, and any donation request.
If you are not sure what to include, send us what you have. We have laid out thousands of services and can suggest an order that reads well.
Memorial bookmarks
A bookmark carries a photograph, the person’s name and dates, and a short verse. Many families order them with the booklet so there is something small to keep in a book or a wallet. They come in the same themes as the booklets.
How to order a funeral booklet
1. Send us the details
Fill in the order form with the format, quantity and design you like. Upload the photographs and paste in the readings, hymns and the order of the service. Half-finished is fine; we will help you shape it.
2. Check your proof
We lay out every page and email you a digital proof. Nothing is printed until you have approved the names, dates, wording and photographs.
3. Printed and delivered
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from approval, express in 1 to 2. Collect from Nunawading, or we courier the booklets tracked to anywhere in Australia.
The minimum order is 25 booklets, with price breaks at 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 copies. Call (03) 8060 4445 for a quick quote, or ask when you submit the order form.
Browse the full range
Every design in the memorial stationery range, in all print formats. Click a design to see it as a booklet, bookmark or card.
Frequently asked questions
For a broader overview of all funeral stationery types and ordering advice, see our complete funeral stationery guide. Looking for cards rather than booklets? See funeral cards and memorial cards.
How long does funeral booklet printing take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from artwork approval. Express options are available for 1 to 2 business day turnaround, subject to capacity. Please call us on (03) 8060 4445 if you need an urgent order.
Can I get same-day or next-day printing?
Same-day and next-day printing may be available depending on capacity. Please call us on (03) 8060 4445 to discuss urgent requirements.
What paper stock do you use for funeral booklets?
Our standard funeral booklets are printed on 170gsm silk coated cover stock with 130gsm silk coated internal pages. Uncoated stocks are also available on request.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order is 25 booklets. We offer pricing breaks at 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and above, so you only pay for what you need.
Do you deliver funeral booklets Australia-wide?
Yes, we deliver to anywhere in Australia via tracked courier. Express shipping is available, and you are welcome to collect from our Nunawading, VIC studio.
What sizes are available for funeral booklets?
We offer A5 (148 × 210 mm) and DL (99 × 210 mm) funeral booklets as standard, plus A6 and square formats. Custom sizes are available on request. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
What is the difference between an order of service and a funeral program?
Nothing. They are two names for the same booklet. In Australia most families and funeral directors say order of service. Funeral program is the more common term in the United States. Both describe the printed booklet that lists the proceedings and is handed to guests at the service.
