Ivory funeral card with garden photo

A cool, classic funeral card

An announcement of a death that is read on a screen instead of on paper is what we call an online funeral card: shared with one link, readable on any device and still there afterwards for anyone who wants to check the details. This design gives that screen the feel of a carefully printed card, with ivory stock, classic type and a personal photograph.

Blue-grey and ivory set the tone: a cool, soft background with a warm, creamy card on top, and no pattern to distract. Petrol is the accent colour, used for the large name, for the headings of the practical sections and for the outline of the buttons, while the running text is a dark slate that stays easy to read. The photograph at the top spans the width of the card and works best with an informal moment, such as someone at home or in the garden. Everything is set in one classic serif, which lends the card a composed, slightly literary quality.

Once the link is shared, recipients can open the route to the location on their phone and see at a glance where the farewell takes place and where they can offer condolences afterwards. The family is spared many practical questions in the days before the service.

Frequently asked questions

Can the card be ready at short notice?

Yes. The design is complete, so only your photograph, words and details need to be entered. From the first edit to a shareable link usually takes an afternoon at most, without waiting for a printer.

What can guests do besides reading the card?

They can leave a message in the condolence register, find the way to the service, add it to their calendar and reply to say whether they are coming. All of this happens on the card itself.

Is a serif typeface easy to read on a phone?

This one is. It was drawn with sturdy letterforms and open spacing that hold up well on small screens, so even a longer family message remains comfortable to read. The dark slate text on ivory gives enough contrast without the harshness of pure black on white.

How far can I personalise the design?

Photograph, opening line, names, headings and every text block are yours to set, and you can add a line of thanks or a request for donations. The funeral card designs in the portfolio show further layouts to start from.

Are there costs beyond the card itself?

No paper, no postage and no charge per recipient, so sharing the card widely costs nothing extra compared with a printed run. See the pricing page for details.