How To Print, Laminate, and Tassel Memorial Bookmarks
The Funeral Program Site demonstrates how to print, laminate, and tassel a memorial bookmark from start to finish. We'll be using this butterfly design memorial bookmark template from our DIY Templates collection, which helps you save time and avoid recreating the wheel with sizing and layout.
| Step | What You Do | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Finish Your Design | Edit your memorial bookmark template and double-check spelling, dates, and photo clarity. | Use a memorial bookmark template from The Funeral Program Site so the sizing and layout are already done for you. |
| 2) Print Front & Back | Print on your home printer, ensuring the front and back align properly. | Do a single test print first to confirm margins and alignment before printing the full sheet. |
| 3) Trim & Separate | Each letter-size sheet prints four bookmarks—trim white edges and cut them apart cleanly. | Use a paper trimmer for straighter edges and a more professional finish than scissors. |
| 4) Laminate | Center each bookmark in a bookmark-size laminating sleeve and feed it through a hot laminator. | Temperature can vary by workspace—adjust as needed (many laminators work well around 115°F). |
| 5) Punch the Hole | Punch a hole at the top center for the tassel. | Make sure the hole doesn’t cover any text or important imagery for a cleaner presentation. |
| 6) Add the Tassel | Thread the tassel through the hole, then pull the tail through the loop and tighten to secure. | Choose a coordinating tassel color—lavender pairs beautifully with butterfly-themed designs. |
Once you finished editing your memorial bookmark template, print it on your home printer, making sure to print both the front and back. Each sheet prints four bookmarks on standard letter size paper. So, after printing, trim away the white margins and separate each bookmark carefully. Next, place each trimmed bookmark into a lamination sleeve made specifically for bookmark sizes. Center the bookmark inside the sleeve so the edges seal evenly. Use a hot laminator and set the temperature appropriately. This can vary depending on the temperature of your workroom, so adjust as needed.
Run the bookmark through the laminator until it fully seals. After laminating, punch a hole at the top center of the bookmark. You can use any standard hand hole punch. Just be sure the hole does not cover any text or imagery for a clean, professional look. Now it's time to add the tassel. Choose a coordinating color to match your design. Here we're using a lavender tassel to complement the butterfly memorial bookmark template from the funeral program site. Slip the thin end of the tassel through the hole until it comes out the other side. Then pull the remaining tassel through the loop and tighten to secure it.
If you'd like to use professionally designed memorial bookmark templates that are easy to customize and print at home, visit the funeral program site to get started today. Thanks for watching and we'll see you again next time only here at the funeralprogramsite.com.
