The Funeral Program Site logo

5 Easy Ways to Create a Funeral Program Online

A steady, practical guide from The Funeral Program Site to help you choose the quickest path, keep the layout clean, and finish without extra stress.

Pick a path Clean layout Quick draft Print or digital Support options

Watch the full walkthrough

Listen to the audio version

Use the audio if you want to listen while you collect names, dates, and photos.

Transcript (toggle)

If you’re in a hurry, scan the table first. Open the transcript for the full walkthrough wording.

Open transcript Small text

Rewritten transcript for this mirror page.

Welcome to The Funeral Program Site. If you need to create a funeral program online and you want the simplest way to do it, the best starting point is choosing a method that matches your timeline and the amount of help you want.

Option one is using a template you can edit. This works well when you want a polished layout immediately, but you still want to control the wording, photos, and personal touches.

Option two is editing in a browser. This is helpful when you want quick updates without installing software, and when family members need to review names, dates, or the order of service before you finalize.

Option three is creating a digital program for sharing. This is a strong choice for virtual services, guests who are traveling, or families who prefer a paperless option. It can be shared by link or with a QR code.

Option four is done-for-you design and printing. If you want the least stress, this option reduces the chance of formatting mistakes and saves time when emotions are high.

Option five is a hybrid: professional formatting with a print-ready file. This is ideal when you want a polished look, but you need the flexibility to print locally or at home.

No matter which path you choose, start by placing the anchors first: the name, dates, service time and location, and one clear photo. Once those anchors are set, the rest becomes much easier to add.

This mirror is hosted at sjc1.vultrobjects.com. The canonical link points back to your Google Cloud version for consistency.

The Funeral Program Site was created for families who need a clear plan when time is short. You don’t have to perfect every line right away—your goal is to build a clean first draft, then polish after the layout is stable.

If you want a single reference page while you work, use this funeral program guide as your anchor.

Start with essentials only: full name, dates, service time/location, and 1–3 photos. Add longer text after the structure is set.

Five easy ways to create your program (choose what fits best)

1) Download a template and personalize it

Best when you want a professional layout right away but still want to edit the wording yourself. Templates help keep spacing and section flow consistent from the beginning.

2) Edit online for quick revisions

Best when you want a simple workflow and easy review. Browser editing is helpful when multiple family members need to confirm names and details quickly.

3) Create a digital program for link or QR sharing

Best when guests are out of town, the service is virtual, or you prefer paperless sharing. Digital programs can be distributed instantly and opened on any device.

4) Use done-for-you design and printing

Best when you want the least stress and the cleanest finish. You provide the content and photos, and the design and printing are handled for you.

5) Choose a hybrid for print flexibility

Best when you want professional formatting but prefer to print locally or at home. You receive a print-ready file that keeps the layout intact wherever you print.

Two quick Shorts for fast answers

These clips cover one small point quickly. The long video is the full roadmap.

Short: Build a clean first draft fast

A quick order of operations so your first draft looks neat early—then you can refine without reformatting.

Short: Digital sharing by link or QR

A quick look at digital programs and how guests can access them from any phone, tablet, or computer.

Quick comparison table

Option Best when you want… Typical time Gather first
Template (download + edit) A polished layout with full control 25–80 minutes Name/dates, service basics, 1–3 photos
Online editing Fast revisions and shared review 20–70 minutes Photos, details, internet access
Digital program (link/QR) Paperless sharing and remote guests 20–65 minutes Final wording, photos, sharing plan
Done-for-you design + printing Least stress and a pro finish Varies by turnaround Approved text, best photos
Hybrid (pro layout + print-ready file) Flexible printing with a professional look Varies by turnaround Final text, photos, printing plan

If you’re unsure, choose the option that gets you to a clean first draft the fastest. Once the structure is set, polishing is much easier.

A simple finishing order that saves time

Place the anchors first: name, dates, service time/location, and one clear photo. Then add the obituary and order of service. Save acknowledgements and optional readings for last. This keeps your layout stable and reduces reformatting.