Memorial Service Bulletin

Part of preparing for a memorial service is going through the paperwork and making a lot of decisions. A memorial service bulletin is one of the items people may receive at the service.

If you’re not sure where to start, it can help to review examples and templates first—then decide what you want included (and what you want to leave out).

If you want a starting point, templates can reduce the work of figuring everything out from scratch. When you select options, the final bulletins are personalized based on your selections.

Bulletin examples (from a funeral director, hard copies, or a website) can vary widely. You may come across:

• More religious designs
• Light—or even almost humorous—options
• Bulletins that include photos of your loved one
• Bulletins that include verses or poems that fit your needs

When your final bulletins arrive—or when you choose to use a template—they may look different from the examples because they’re often adjusted to match personalization.

Many memorial service bulletins can be personalized based on what you choose during setup. Depending on the options you select, your bulletins may be accompanied by bookmarks or other remembrances.

When you’re ready, you can share your preferences with the funeral director. If you have a specific idea for how items should be handled at the service (for example, where the bulletins are placed), tell them how you would like it done.

In many cases, everyone at the service receives a bulletin. The funeral home may also place bulletins on the chairs that have been set out.

If you’re too overwhelmed to review examples, you can:

• Ask a close friend to review options with you, or
• Have the funeral director make a selection that feels appropriate.

If you’re also looking for related materials, you may find these helpful: funeral program examples.