In memoriam is a Latin phrase that means “in memory”. Therefore,
in memoriam cards are those types of greeting cards printed in memory of
certain events, such as wedding, receiving the first Holy Communion, as well as
in honoring the memory of the deceased. The cards are mostly associated with
funeral and death and so if you are organizing a memorial or funeral service
for your dearly departed, then you have to prepare in memoriam cards.
The cards often feature a religious image, like a photo of a
saint. But aside from holy images, the cards will also include prayers, some
verses from the bible, lyrics from a religious song, some lines from a poem,
phrases from a book, as well as memorial invitation wording which include
details about the upcoming funeral service. The first ever in memoriam card was
created in the 17th century in the Netherlands.
A funeral service is held as a final celebration of one’s
life. In order to inform friends and relatives about the upcoming event,
memorial invitation cards are often being sent out. The card contains the
details about the funeral or the memorial service, such as the date, time and
venue of the event, the name of the minister who will officiate the service,
and of course, the name of the deceased.
Sometimes, the cards are handed out during the funeral
service or right on the grave site. Those who have relatives and friends far
away will be sent with the card through mail. It is possible to download an in
memoriam cards template online. Use this as your guide in creating your own
card.
You can also add some designs on the card to make it more
personalized. Just be as creative as you
can, but of course, you need to keep in mind that the cards are made for the
purpose of honoring your dearly departed so you have to come up with something
that is directly related to your departed loved one.
Prepare the Things That
You Will Need
Before you begin with the process of creating in memoriam
cards, you have to make sure that you have the things that you need handy. You
cannot come up with the card unless you have these things. So here are things
that you will need for this project:
- Computer – of course, you
will be using a computer in typing the wordings and in editing the design
of the cards. Your computer should be equipped with software for word
processing such as the Microsoft Word and of course, you need to have
access to the Internet as well so you could get access to the in memoriam
card and funeral service program template.
- Printer – you should also
have a working printer to go with your computer. The printer should have ink
as well so the wordings will be typed clearly well on the cards. You can
opt for a black and white ink, but if you want the cards to look great,
then choose the colored ink.
It is a good idea to match the
color of the text to the overall theme of the funeral service. Say if the
deceased loved blue, then the text on the card should be in blue as well. If
you do not have any printer, you can save the in memoriam cards you have created
to a USB and then have it printed at any business center.
- Blank Business Cards – of
course, you need a paper to print the in memoriam cards. You can purchase
blank business cards from any of the supplies store near you or you can
also check out some craft stores. Bookstores selling office supplies may
also have these cards available. They often come in a pack and some packs
also come with envelopes. You should know ahead how many guests you plan
to invite for the funeral service so you will know how many cards you will
need.
If you already have all the things mentioned above, then you
can go ahead and begin creating the in memoriam cards.
Look for Templates on
the World Wide Web
With the help of the World Wide Web, you can search for
templates that can serve as your guide in creating the memoriam card. The
templates feature a wide variety of designs and sizes so you can pretty much
choose anything that you want and something that is suitable to the funeral
service.
For example, if the deceased is a practicing Catholic, then
it would be a good idea to look for a funeral service program template that
comes with pictures of Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, saints, angels, etc. Of
course, the template should also come with wordings. You can choose to download
the template that comes with blank spaces for you to type the wordings in or
you can go for a template that already comes with text which you can simply
edit in order to go well with the funeral service of your dearly departed.
There are also in memoriam cards templates that come with
colored images, such as a symbol of Christianity. These cards are ideal for a Christian
funeral service. You can also choose to attach a picture of the deceased in
front of the card so look for a template that can make this possible for you. Just
make sure to look for a photo of the deceased that has a good resolution so it
will look great when you attach it on the card.
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Decide the Type of
Memorial Card That You Want
Now that you have found a huge number of samples and
templates for the in memoriam cards, the next step is to choose from among the
choices on which do you want to use. For a religious funeral service, which
includes the Anglican/Methodist order of service, the most ideal memorial
service invitation cards to make would be a prayer card that contains the
deceased’s favorite scripture from the bible, or perhaps a prayer that is in
relation to the kind of life that he has lived while still alive.
Other designs include cards that have some inspirational
quotes, poems, proverbs, as well as excerpts from a religious song. There are
also cards that feature comforting words which somehow help to give comfort to
the grieving family and friends, especially at this time of mourning.
Aside from the wordings and the contents, another thing to
consider in deciding for the design of the in memoriam cards is the style and
color of the text used. Would you prefer a card that comes with fancy
handwriting or would you rather choose the kind of card that has a simple font
design?
What about the color of the text? Do you want the plain
black and white theme for the card? Or perhaps, you want the card with colorful
and fancy themes that come with cherub designs, flowers, etc? There are even remembrance
cards for funerals that can be used as bookmarks. Whatever design you want,
there is always a template that you can download online. Of course, do not
forget to add personal touches on the card, like the name and photo of the
deceased.
Compose the Wordings
for the Card
After you have chosen the design that you want for the in
memoriam card, the next step is to compose your wordings. Although there are
some templates that already come with wordings, if you prefer to compose the
wordings your own, then you can do so.
So what are the details that should be in the memoriam
cards? Ideally, the card should have a memorial invitation wording. The card is
not only made in memory of the deceased but its purpose is to also invite
friends and family members for the memorial service. As you know, the memorial
service is the time where friends, relatives, colleagues, neighbors, as well as
family members will gather and comfort each other for the loss of their dearly
departed.
Aside from the invitation wording, the memoriam cards might
also contain a bit of information about the deceased. Although this is no
longer necessary since the people who are given the cards know who the deceased
is. Those who cannot figure out what to write on the memoriam cards can refer
to the wording samples.
Follow the Directions
that Come with the Template
Each of the templates of the in memoriam cards that you can
download also comes with instructions on how to use such template so make sure
to follow these. Read it well in order for you to know how you can make use of
such templates in successfully creating the memoriam cards.
Some of the templates will also ask you to choose whether
you want to edit it on a word processing software, like the Microsoft Word, or
if you want to make use of their own online tools in personalizing the cards. If
you really want to come up with great cards, choose the option to edit it using
the online tools that they will provide. Don’t worry, these tools are very easy
to use and are pretty straightforward.
Even if you need hundreds of the cards, all you actually
need to do is to create just one card and it will be the tool that will
duplicate the cards in the number of pieces that you want so you can then print
full sheets of the funeral remembrance cards.
Print the Cards on
the Blank Business Cards
The final step is to print the cards that you have created
on the computer with the use of the online tool. The template that you have
installed will come with directions on how you can print the cards so make sure
that you read this well so you will not end up wasting any of the blank
business cards that you have bought. It is recommended to print just one card
first and check the output to see if everything is right. The first card will
serve as a sample to see if you have set everything up correctly.
If you do not want to waste the blank business cards, try
printing the first card on a blank sheet of paper. Hold the sheet of paper
against the business cards so you will know if it has been set up correctly or
not. If you notice that there are any errors on the card, then go back to the
computer and refer back to the in memoriam cards template and do the necessary
corrections.
After you have made the corrections, get another blank sheet
of paper and print another sample. If something is wrong again, then go back to
the software and do the modifications until such time that you are able to
create the perfect memoriam card.
Once you have created the perfect card, then it’s time to
start printing. Make sure to check the settings of the printer and start with printing
just one card first so you will know if the printer was set up correctly for
the size of the blank business card that you will use. If everything is okay,
then go ahead, print the number of cards that you will need.
As you can see, making in memoriam cards is just so easy
because of the template. You do not need to be a professional artist and you
don’t need to go through a training to be able to come up with a professional
looking memoriam cards. With the help of the template, you will certainly be
able to produce the cards that you need for the memorial service of your dearly
departed.
Also, you may want to consider buying additional ink toner
for your printer. This is especially important if you need to print more than a
hundred cards. If your ink toner is not enough, your project could be
interrupted and you might have to go through the process over again.
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