The Funeral Order of Service is a Lasting Memory
A funeral order of service, also called a funeral service sheet, programme or booklet, is the printed keepsake every guest holds throughout the service and takes home afterwards. We design yours around your photographs and memories, print it, and deliver it to you, typically within three working days of your approving the proof.
What is a funeral order of service?
A funeral order of service is the printed guide handed to guests as they arrive at a funeral, cremation or memorial service. It sets out what will happen and when: the music, the readings, the prayers and the tributes. Families usually keep it afterwards, which is why it is often the one piece of paper that stays on a mantelpiece or in a drawer for years.
You may also hear it called a funeral service sheet, a funeral programme or a funeral booklet. They all mean the same thing, and the names are used interchangeably across the UK. Our short guide to funeral service sheets explains the different names.
What goes in a funeral order of service?
- The front cover: the name of the person who has died, their dates, a photograph, and the date, time and place of the service.
- The running order: the entrance music, welcome, hymns or songs, readings, prayers, tributes and the committal or closing music, in the order they happen.
- Words to join in with: the words of hymns and shared prayers, so everyone can take part.
- Tributes and photographs: a short life story, memories, or favourite photographs.
- The back page: details of the wake, any donations in memory of the person, and a thank you from the family.
Our guide to what to put in a funeral order of service goes through each part in detail, and our funeral order of service ideas will help you think about the cover and the personal touches.
Designed for you — start from one of our designs or something entirely new
Every order of service we create is designed for you. You tell us about your loved one — your photographs, your memories, the things that made them who they were — and we take care of everything. You don’t have to design it yourself. Your own designer creates it around you, starting from one of our designs or something entirely new.
A comfort as well as a keepsake
Many families tell us that working on the design brought real comfort during a very difficult time. Choosing photographs, finding the right words — it gives something to focus on, and a way to honour who they were. The finished order of service becomes a lasting tribute that every guest takes home and keeps for years.
Speak directly to your designer
You speak directly to your own designer from first conversation to final proof — no call centres, no forms to fill in first. We work with families and funeral directors across the UK, with a typical turnaround of three working days from approved proof to your door — and we always work to your funeral date.
How many pages does a funeral order of service need?
Funeral orders of service are usually A5 (148mm wide by 210mm high), and the page count goes up in multiples of four, because each folded sheet adds four pages. A 4-page booklet is a single folded sheet. Your designer will advise on the right size for your service.
| Pages (A5) | Best for | Price for 30 copies | Price for 100 copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | A shorter service with a simple running order | £154 | £193 |
| 8 | A full running order, a short biography, hymn words and photographs | £213 | £295 |
| 12 | Longer services, more music or readings, a fuller life story | £277 | £367 |
| 16 | The most content: extended tributes and many photographs | £322 | £444 |
Prices as at October 2026, including VAT, bespoke design, printing and standard UK delivery. See the full price list below for other quantities.
A Done-For-You Design and Print Service
Everything is included in one price — design, print and delivery.
- Bespoke design created especially for you — start from one of our designs or something entirely new
- Speak directly to your own designer
- Artwork and all stock images included
- Simple photo retouching included
- High-quality print on a leading digital press
- Gloss or matt laminate finish (where applicable)
- Envelopes included (where applicable)
- UK overnight delivery by courier
- VAT included — nothing extra to pay
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We listen to your ideas
Tell us about your loved one — their personality, their passions, the photographs you’d like to include. We’ll find the right theme, source suitable imagery, and incorporate the poems, readings and personal messages that matter most.
Personalised Tribute to a Loved One
A beautifully designed order of service does more than guide guests through the service — it tells the story of a life. Photographs spanning childhood to recent years, a favourite poem, a personal message. The result is something every guest wants to keep.
For those who cannot be there
It is always worth ordering a few extra copies. An order of service sent to family or friends who could not attend — perhaps far away, or unwell — is a thoughtful gesture that helps them feel part of saying goodbye.
Themed or fully bespoke
Browse our gallery of existing themes — floral, seasonal, hobbies, photographic, classic and many more — or commission something fully bespoke. Sourcing imagery, retouching photographs and adapting designs are all included in the price.
How does ordering a funeral order of service work?
- Get in touch. Call us free on 0800 612 6484 or book a call. You don’t need to have everything decided.
- Your design conversation. Your designer talks through themes, photographs, layout, wording and running order with you.
- We create your design around your photographs and memories, starting from one of our designs you like or from something entirely new.
- You review the proof. We email a PDF proof. Ask for any changes, and nothing goes to print until you are completely happy.
- We print and despatch. Once you approve the proof, we print on a leading digital press and send it by overnight courier, typically within three working days.
- Payment on despatch. We email your invoice when your order is printed and ready to ship, and you pay by card.
You can read more on our ordering page.
Prices
Price includes bespoke design and images, retouching, printing, envelopes, standard delivery & VAT. No extras to pay.
| Funeral Order of Service | 30 | 40 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Page A5 | £154 | £157 | £161 | £180 | £193 | £218 | £245 | POA | POA | POA |
| 8 Page A5 | £213 | £218 | £226 | £264 | £295 | £354 | £424 | POA | POA | POA |
| 12 Page A5 | £277 | £283 | £290 | £334 | £367 | £444 | £528 | POA | POA | POA |
| 16 Page A5 | £322 | £334 | £347 | £385 | £444 | £546 | £642 | POA | POA | POA |
Part of our funeral stationery range. You might also need: Memorial Cards · Funeral Thank You Cards. See all prices and our ordering guide.
Bespoke design, a template, or your funeral director’s supplier?
There are several ways to get an order of service made, and each suits different families. With a template service you choose a ready-made design and add your own words and photographs. A local print shop prints a design you have already made. Your funeral director may also arrange one through a supplier they use.
We are the design-it-for-you option: your own designer creates it around your photographs and memories, starting from one of our designs or from something entirely new, and takes care of the design, print and delivery. If you enjoy designing it yourself, an online template service may suit you better. Our guide to how to choose a funeral order of service printer compares the options and lists the questions to ask, and our guide to templates and bespoke design explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions about funeral orders of service
What is the difference between a funeral order of service and a funeral service sheet?
There is no difference. A funeral service sheet, funeral programme and funeral booklet are all names for the printed order of service given to guests. Some people use “service sheet” for a single folded card and “booklet” for a longer one.
How long does it take to receive my order of service?
From the moment you approve your proof, it is typically with you within three working days. Orders go by overnight courier and are delivered by 6pm, Monday to Friday. We always work to your funeral date, and pre-noon, pre-10am and Saturday delivery are available for an extra £25.
Can I use my own photographs?
Yes. Your designer works from your photographs, and simple photo retouching is included.
How many copies should I order?
Our price tables start at 30 copies and run to 200. For fewer than 30 or more than 200, call us for a price. Many families order a few more than they expect guests, so there are copies to send to people who cannot attend.
What size is a funeral order of service?
Ours are A5, which is 148mm wide and 210mm high, in 4, 8, 12 or 16 pages.
Will I see it before it is printed?
Yes. We email you a PDF proof, make any changes you ask for, and do not print anything until you are completely happy.
When do I pay?
We email your invoice when your order is printed and ready to despatch. Payment is by card, and we do not take payment until your order is complete.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
We deliver within the UK only. Call us if you need something else and we will see what we can do.
Can you make matching memorial cards and thank you cards?
Yes. We design memorial cards, mourning cards, attendance cards and thank you cards to match your order of service.
Ready to get started?
Call us free on 0800 612 6484 or send us a message — we’ll guide you through every step.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.