Writing Funeral Invitations: Points to Keep in Mind

When a dear one passes away, it takes some time for the news to set in and for the heart to accept. However, the practicalities of life don't allow you to shy away from what needs to be done at that very moment. Hence, however shattered you are, you have to consider all aspects that come with the funeral preparations for the deceased such as choosing affordable granite headstones and tombstones for sale etc.


Besides making arrangements for the funeral and burial services, informing close and distant relatives and friends about the demise and the funeral services to follow, is also very important. While new technology has made such tasks simpler and faster, yet one has to remember to send in funeral invitations in time to the relevant people.

Besides your own circle, you also have to consider the social circle of the deceased and make sure that they receive the invitation in time too. Many people have a specific circle of friends in their place of worship, or at a club where they play or meet their friends.  Sending in funeral invitations to such places can enable you to inform many people at one time, especially those who you don't know the address or telephone number of.

As soon as the venue, date and other details for a funeral are finalized, it is best to send out the funeral invitations to the relevant people or groups. 

Writing a funeral invitation requires some necessary details such as the name of the deceased, date of death, venue and time for funeral services. Typically the invitation can start with the phrase 'In loving memory of...' or 'Celebrating the life of...' and may include a photo of the deceased with a border of floral patterns or any other design. It would not be a bad idea to design the invitation keeping the aesthetics of the deceased in mind.

A funeral invitation must always include contact details for any kind of queries or directions that those planning to attend the service may require. If there is any special request from the family for flowers or donations in the name of the deceased, this should also be mentioned in the invitation. This can enable those who cannot make it to the funeral to still participate in the ceremony in some way.
Sometimes funeral invitations are published in a local newspaper by the family so as to inform the entire community of all the funeral details, making it an open invitation for all those who can attend.

Today, online obituaries is also an option through which not only can relevant people be informed but they can also confirm whether they will be able to attend the funeral.

Many times, there is a gathering after the burial to offer meal or refreshments to the guests. If that is part of the plan, then be sure to mention it in the funeral invitation as well. In case someone is unable to make it in time for the funeral, they may be able to attend the gathering and express their condolences to the family and offer them comfort in their grief.