What To Gather Before Creating A Funeral Program Checklist

Creating a funeral program is easier when everything is gathered in one place first. This checklist helps you collect the key details, photos, and wording you’ll need before you start designing. Many families use this checklist alongside templates, editing, and printing options available at The Funeral Program Site. Fill the form out below and save as a PDF with your completed information or download blank What to Gather Before Creating a Funeral Program and fill-out.

Basic Information

Photos to Gather

Service Details for the Program

Order of Service (What Happens + In What Order)

Obituary / Life Tribute

Family Names to Include

Readings, Poems, Prayers, and Quotes

Special Recognitions

Program Format + Printing Details

If you’re short on time, The Funeral Program Site offers templates, editing help, and professional printing so you can create a beautiful program without the stress.

Final tip: before you print, double-check spelling, dates, and name order. A quick proofread by one additional family member helps catch small mistakes.