Taupe funeral card with side portrait

A sober, classic funeral card

A death announcement that is published on a web page and shared with a link is called an online funeral card. It can be read on any screen, forwarded to people the family might otherwise miss and consulted again on the day of the service. This version presents the announcement with the restraint of a classic mourning card.

The colours are deliberately few: a light taupe surround, a cream card and dark navy lettering, with a touch of gold in the headings. The upper half is divided into two columns, the portrait on the left and the text on the right, which gives the card the look of a traditional folded announcement opened flat. The name is the largest element, in a stately serif; the places and dates of birth and death sit beneath it in modest grey. The body text uses a clean sans serif that stays easy to read on a phone, and the details of the farewell follow in centred blocks below.

The card fits a quiet, dignified farewell and a family that prefers clear information over ornament. Recipients can leave a personal message in the online guestbook that belongs to the card, so words of sympathy are gathered in one place and can be reread later.

Frequently asked questions

Can the card be ready at short notice?

Yes. Because the layout is complete, only your portrait, names, dates and arrangements need to be filled in. From the first edit to a shareable link is a matter of minutes, and nothing needs to be printed.

How do guests use the card before the funeral?

They sign the condolence register, let the family know whether they will come, open the route to the venue and add the service to their calendar. The card becomes the single place for all practical information.

Is there room for a mailing address on the card?

Yes, the design includes a separate section for it with its own golden heading. That suits families who would still like to receive letters and cards at home, alongside the messages in the online register.

What can I change in this template?

The portrait, the opening line, the name, the places and dates, the family text and every section below. Other designs in the portfolio can be adapted in exactly the same way.

Are there any costs beyond the card itself?

No paper, no postage and no fee per recipient, so sharing the card widely costs nothing extra compared with a printed run. You can check what belongs to a card on the pricing page before you start.