Wine-red funeral card with Star of David

A deep, dignified Jewish funeral card

A death announcement that lives on a web page rather than on paper is called an online funeral card: it is shared in one message, readable on every screen and still available later for anyone who wants to look up the details again. This version follows the customs of a Jewish funeral, from the blessing at the top to the address of the house of mourning at the bottom.

The palette is restrained and deep. An almost white card, with the faintest touch of green, lies on a dark aubergine background printed with small line-drawn leaves. Wine red is the only colour on the card: it marks the Star of David, the name and the capital headings, and returns in the outline of the buttons. The name is set in a stately serif across two lines, while the blessing, the dates and the running text use a clear, open sans serif in dark brown and grey. The effect is dignified without being severe.

Families often send the card on the day of the death itself, because the funeral follows so quickly. Readers can write a message in the online guestbook of the card, which is especially valued by friends who live far away and cannot visit during the week of shiva.

Frequently asked questions

Can the card be ready at very short notice?

Yes. The design is complete, so you only fill in the name, the dates, the portrait and the arrangements. From the first edit to a shareable link is a matter of minutes, which matters when the burial is planned for the next day.

What can guests do besides reading the announcement?

They can sign the condolence register, open the route to the cemetery in their maps app, save the funeral in their calendar and tell the family whether they will attend. Nobody needs to call the mourners for directions or times.

Can the card also give the prayer times during shiva?

Certainly. The shiva section has room for the address of the house of mourning and the hours when visitors are welcome, and you can add the times of the minyan for evening or morning prayers. Many families also use this section to say when they would rather not receive visitors.

How far can I personalise the design?

Text, photograph, headings and blessing are all editable, and you can place the Hebrew name next to the civil name if you wish. For another mood to start from, browse the portfolio.

Are there costs beyond the card itself?

There is no paper, no postage and no fee per recipient, so sharing the card widely costs nothing extra compared with a printed run. The pricing overview explains what is included.