Funeral Stationery: A Complete Guide for Families

What Is Funeral Stationery?

Funeral stationery is the collective term for printed materials used at a funeral or memorial service. These items typically feature the name and photograph of the person who has passed, along with service details, readings, verses, and personal messages. They serve as both a practical guide for attendees and a lasting keepsake for family and friends.

Types of Funeral Stationery

Order of Service Booklets

An order of service booklet (also called a funeral booklet or funeral program) is the most common piece of funeral stationery. It outlines the structure of the service — hymns, readings, tributes, and timing — and usually includes a photo and short biography of the deceased. Booklets are typically A5 (148×210mm) or DL (99×210mm) in size and printed on quality stock.

Memorial Cards

Memorial cards are small keepsakes — usually the size of a business card or postcard — that feature a photo, the person’s name, dates, and a short verse or message. Guests often keep these for years as a personal memento. They can be ordered in small quantities and are suitable for both formal services and private gatherings.

Funeral Bookmarks

Funeral bookmarks are a thoughtful alternative to memorial cards. Slimmer in format, they’re easy to keep in a book or wallet and often feature a photo on one side and a poem or verse on the other. They’re popular for families who want a keepsake that guests will use and keep over time.

Funeral Thank You Cards

After the service, many families send thank you cards to acknowledge the support of friends, colleagues, and the wider community. Funeral thank you cards can be personalised with a photo and a short message of gratitude. At Baileys Print Co., these come with envelopes and are available in a range of designs.

Funeral Artwork Prints and Signage

For some services, families choose to display a large-format portrait or memorial artwork print at the venue. These can be framed or displayed on an easel, and are also available as pull-up banner stands for larger venues. They complement the other stationery and create a focal point at the service.

What to Include in Funeral Stationery

What you include depends on the type of item, but common elements across all funeral stationery are:

• Full name of the person who has passed
• Dates (date of birth and date of passing)
• Photograph — a favourite portrait or family photo
• Verse, poem, or personal message — chosen by the family
• Service details (for booklets) — location, time, officiant, music, readings
• Thank you message (for thank you cards)

You can choose from a library of stock verses and background artwork, or supply your own wording and photos. If you have an existing design file, Baileys can print directly from it.

How Long Does Funeral Stationery Printing Take?

Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days from artwork approval. Express 1–2 business day turnaround is available subject to capacity — call (03) 8060 4445 to confirm availability for urgent orders.

Ordering is done online. Once you’ve selected your design and uploaded your content, the Baileys team reviews artwork before printing. Same-week delivery is available for urgent funeral orders.

Minimum Order Quantities

Most items have a minimum order of 25 units, with pricing breaks at 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250+. Larger quantities reduce the per-unit cost significantly. If you’re unsure how many you need, a useful rule of thumb is to order slightly more than the expected attendance — running short on the day is common.

Australia-Wide Delivery

Baileys Print Co. ships funeral stationery Australia-wide via tracked courier. Express delivery options are available. You can also collect in person from our studio at 14/125 Rooks Road, Nunawading VIC 3131.

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