Discount Funeral Service Programs
Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming, but discount funeral service programs can help you choose lower-cost options—while still creating a meaningful memorial.
A practical starting point: use a program template you can customize (and, if you want, print at home), then pair it with other thoughtful savings strategies during planning.
Start with a low-cost funeral program template
Funeral program templates can be an affordable way to assemble a respectful program layout. Depending on the option you choose, you may be able to customize the text and use your own cover photo.
- Use a funeral program format that fits your printing needs.
- Try a free funeral program template to personalize the wording and layout.
If you’re trying to keep costs down, printing at home (instead of ordering commercial printing) is often part of the approach.
Practical ways to reduce funeral costs
Every family’s situation is different, but these ideas can help you reduce expenses while still planning a respectful service:
- Cremation can be less costly than burial because you may avoid costs such as embalming, a burial plot, and a casket.
- Consider ash placement options: keeping ashes at a cemetery and purchasing a small space to contain them may cost less than a full plot, and an urn is generally less costly than a casket.
- Use personal music resources: ask a relative or close friend to provide the music, or play music from a CD or recording.
- Handle parts of the service planning yourself if you (or someone close to you) is knowledgeable and comfortable doing so.
- Have a family member officiate the service. (An officiator can also deliver a eulogy or encouraging message.)
- Choose a home reception and ask friends and family for help with food preparation.
- Create the funeral service program yourself: printing your own programs at home can reduce the cost of commercial printing while still producing a cherished memorial.
How discount funeral service programs can lower printed program costs
If you want a cover photo and a complete layout, a template can make it simpler to put everything together. The source information describes design options such as:
- Importing your cover photo and editing the text.
- Including a front and back plus an inside page with a coordinated layout.
- Some resources focusing mainly on a cover design rather than a full set of coordinated pages.
That can be a helpful way to keep the program meaningful while still focusing on cost.
Funeral Program Templates
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to make and print funeral service programs myself?
Yes. The source notes that creating the funeral service program yourself can reduce costs, including printing the programs at home rather than using commercial printing.
How much do funeral program templates cost? (As noted in the source)
The source mentions you can purchase a funeral program template for about $20 and customize a pre-designed template.
Can I use a cover photo on the program?
Yes. The source says you can import the cover photo and edit your text.
What pages are included in the program template design?
The source describes the program as having a front and back design, plus an inside page with a coordinated layout.
Are templates better than resources that only show a cover?
The source explains that some resources may only provide a cover design, while a more complete front/back/inside layout can look more professional as a full presentation.
What are some other ways to reduce funeral expenses?
The source lists options such as choosing cremation over burial, considering ash placement and an urn, using personal music recordings, handling parts of planning yourself, having a family member officiate, and hosting an after-service reception at home.