A funeral brochure is a folded, printed sheet that presents the events of the funeral or memorial service, as well as celebrates the life of the deceased. A funeral program (sometimes called a funeral booklet, service booklet, or brochure) is a printed paper or card detailing the events of the funeral or memorial. The purpose of this handout is to outline key points at a funeral, sometimes including quotes or poems celebrating the life being honored. The funeral program describes the well-planned process of what is going to happen, and will sometimes include a short review of the life milestones and achievements of the person who died.

Once you collect the personal information, photos of your loved one, and an Order of Service from your celebrant, you can start writing your memorial service program. If the family members are creating the memorial service program, they should be aware of the person’s life, be able to access photos and an obituary, and be able to reach out to the location of the funeral.