At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors, we can help families arrange service sheets in Sunderland, along with memorial cards and prayer cards for the funeral service.
At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors, we can help families arrange service sheets in Sunderland, along with memorial cards and prayer cards for the funeral service.
At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors, we can help families arrange service sheets Sunderland, along with memorial cards and prayer cards for the funeral service.
A service sheet, also known as an order of service, can guide family and friends through the funeral. It can include hymns, readings, poems, photographs, personal messages and the order of the ceremony.
Memorial cards and prayer cards can also be created as a small keepsake for family and friends to take home after the service. These can include a photograph, dates, a short message, a prayer, or a favourite verse.
We can help with the design, printing and wording, so the finished service sheet or card feels personal, respectful and suitable for your loved one.
If you would like help creating a service sheet, memorial card or prayer card, our team can guide you through the wording, photographs, layout and printing options.
Families may choose different printed items for a funeral service. Some families only need a simple service sheet, while others may also want memorial cards or prayer cards for family and friends to keep.
We can help arrange:
Most families choose service sheets or prayer cards, but we can talk through the options and help create something that feels personal and appropriate for the funeral.
Stationery can include:
Choosing the right funeral stationery can be a daunting task during an emotional time. It is important to select items that resonate with your loved one’s life and legacy. Our team is here to assist in crafting beautiful and personalised funeral stationery Sunderland that truly reflects the essence of the departed.
We handle design, printing, and delivery.
We offer a variety of personalisation options to suit the personality and preferences of the deceased, ensuring that every piece of stationery resonates with their spirit.
At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors, we help families create service sheets in Sunderland, along with memorial cards and prayer cards for the funeral service. Every family is different, and the service sheet or memorial card should feel personal to the person being remembered.
If you cannot see a design you like on our website, you are welcome to send us your own ideas, colours, pictures or examples. We will do our best to create something close to what you have in mind.
Before anything is printed, we will send the design to the family to check. There may be a few emails back and forward while wording, photographs, colours or layout are changed. We will only print the service sheets or memorial cards once the family is happy and has approved the final design.
For an order of service in Sunderland or funeral service sheet, we usually need:
A photograph for the front cover
A photograph for the back cover, if required
The full name of the person who has died
Dates, service location, date and time
The order of service from the minister, celebrant or person leading the funeral
Hymns, readings, poems or personal words the family would like included
Details of the wake, if this is to be shown
Donation information, if there is a charity collection or donation box
Any thank-you message the family would like on the back
For memorial cards in Sunderland or prayer cards, we usually need a clear headshot or suitable photograph, the person’s name and dates, and any short poem, prayer or message the family would like printed on the back.
Our prayer cards in Sunderland are usually laminated once the design has been checked and approved by the family. If we are unable to create a particular design or layout, we will let you know and explain what may be possible instead.
This means families can choose from our examples or ask for something more personal, while still having guidance with the design, wording and printing.
If you are looking for words or verses to include in a service sheet, our Funeral Poems & Readings guide may help you find inspiration.
A funeral service sheet, also known as an order of service, is a printed booklet or sheet that guides family and friends through the funeral service. It can include the running order, hymns, readings, poems, photographs and personal messages.
No. Families do not have to have service sheets if they do not want them. Some families prefer a printed order of service so guests can follow the ceremony, while others may choose a simpler service without printed sheets.
Yes. At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors, we can help families arrange service sheets in Sunderland, including the design, wording and printing. We can include photographs, poems, hymns, readings and the order of service provided by the minister, celebrant or person leading the funeral.
For an order of service, we usually need the person’s full name, dates, a photograph for the front cover, the service date, time and location, and the running order from the minister or celebrant. Families may also wish to include hymns, readings, poems, wake details, donation information or a thank-you message.
Yes. If you cannot see a design you like, you are welcome to send us your own ideas, colours, themes or examples. We will do our best to create something close to what you have in mind. Before printing, the family will be asked to check and approve the final design.
Memorial cards are smaller cards created as a keepsake for family and friends. They usually include a photograph, name, dates and a short message, prayer, poem or verse. Many families choose memorial cards as a personal way to remember their loved one after the funeral.
Yes. We can help arrange memorial cards in Sunderland, including the design, wording and printing. Memorial cards can be personalised with photographs, flowers, religious symbols, favourite colours, poems or meaningful words.
Prayer cards and memorial cards are very similar. A prayer card usually includes a prayer, religious verse or spiritual message, while a memorial card may include a poem, personal message or favourite words. Families can choose whichever style feels most suitable.
Yes, memorial cards are usually laminated once the design has been checked and approved by the family. Lamination helps protect the card and makes it more suitable as a lasting keepsake.
Yes. Photographs can be included on service sheets, order of service booklets, memorial cards and prayer cards. A clear photograph is best, especially for the front cover or memorial card. We can crop a photograph where needed to fit the design.
Yes. Service sheets can include poems, hymns, readings, prayers and personal words. These may be chosen by the family or provided by the minister, celebrant or person leading the funeral service.
Yes. We will send the design to the family to check before anything is printed. There may be a few emails back and forward while wording, photographs, colours or layout are changed. We will only print once the family is happy and has approved the final version.
The time needed can depend on the design, the number of changes, and how quickly photographs and service details are provided. It is best to send everything as early as possible so there is enough time to check, approve and print before the funeral.
Yes. We can help with simple wording and layout ideas for service sheets, memorial cards and prayer cards. Families can also choose from examples, poems or short messages, or provide their own words if they prefer something more personal.
Service sheets and memorial cards are often arranged as part of a wider funeral service. These related pages may also be helpful if you are planning the funeral or choosing other personal touches.
For a non-religious funeral, families may find Humanists UK funeral readings helpful when choosing poems or meaningful words for the service sheet.
We can help you create funeral stationery that reflects your loved one’s life and the style of the service. You can send us photographs, poems, hymns, readings, colours or examples you like, and we will help bring everything together into a suitable design.
Please contact our team to discuss the design, quantity required and printing timescale.