Mourning and planning a funeral is never easy. Making plans for the church service, the number of people who’d be invited, prayer cards, memorial pamphlets, and other souvenirs can take their toll on a person. Funerals are easily one of the saddest events one may ever attend. They are both physically and emotionally demanding.

As you make plans for the funeral of a loved one, there are several ways you can keep their memories alive and take reminders of them with us. As much as you will miss a loved one, you can take solace in the memories and memorials of them. An easy way to create a reminder of a loved one is by making memorial pamphlets. These items are an inexpensive strategy to have a piece of a loved one with you always.

What is a Memorial Bookmark?

A memorial bookmark is a long, narrow card that is printed and given out at a funeral or memorial service held in remembrance of a loved one. When we lose a loved one, it is normal to grieve for them. A memorial pamphlet offers the reminder that even if we do not physically see a loved one, they are always with us.

These cards usually contain the name, photo, and a verse or poem that says something about the deceased. You can choose to laminate the cards and also add a ribbon tassel to give it a nicer look. Lamination gives you the guarantee that the pamphlet will last longer.

Why Use Memorial Pamphlets

  1. People deal with grief differently. Some people shut out their emotions and try to ignore an incident. While others prefer to face whatever has happened. In dealing with grief, a memorial pamphlet reminds you of your loved ones. It helps you treasure memories and time spent with a loved one.
  2. A memorial bookmark can also be the perfect way to thank those who came to console us. You can give these cards out at a funeral instead of going through the stress of making arrangements for food and other hectic items.
  3. Memorial bookmarks for pamphlets are also affordable. When you compare them with other keepsakes, you’ll see that they do not cost as much as other gift items.

What should be on a Memorial Bookmark?

Memorial pamphlets do not allow you to put too much on them. Like wallet cards, there is a restriction on the amount of information you can print on them. Below are some things that should appear on a card;

  1. Personal Information: The deceased name, date of birth, date of death, and a heading should appear on the pamphlet. The heading could comprise of words like “In remembrance of,” ” In loving memory of,” “Celebrating the life of,” etc.
  2. A photo: A photo of the deceased should also appear. Though there is no compulsion, the photo appearing will brighten up the memorial bookmark.
  3. A write-up: You could decide to use a prayer, a Bible verse, a short poem, or a quote. If you can recall a verse or poem that was particularly dear to your loved one, it is great to use such. If you can think of any, you could use their favorite saying, a eulogy, or a heartwarming description of them. The write-ups are usually the focus of the pamphlet; you should ensure it is sincere and beautiful.

FAQs

Do I need a memorial bookmark at a funeral?

It is not mandatory to have a pamphlet at the funeral of a loved one. You can decide to settle for another keepsake. But a memorial bookmark provides the perfect memento for you to carry with you.

How do I get a memorial bookmark?

These cards are easy to obtain. You can choose to give an experienced company the project if you feel overwhelmed.` All you need to do is visit a website, fill in a template that has been provided and have them deliver the pamphlets in as little as two days.

Are memorial pamphlets expensive?

Compared to many gifts, these pamphlets are not expensive. The printing process is neither rigorous nor exorbitant, and you need not worry about anything going wrong.

Memorial pamphlets do not have to be elaborate. They can be simple as well as elegant. These cards are great souvenirs to give out at celebrations of life, funerals, or memorial services. They are easy to carry around, affordable and they also serve as perfect reminders. There is a wide array of samples you can choose from when designing a card. Different websites have ready-made templates which just need you to input the information of the deceased and request for the cards to be printed.