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Obituary Design & Printing

Compassionate, beautifully crafted obituary programs created with care, clarity,
and intentional design.

At The Umbella Agency, we understand how important it is to honor your loved one with dignity and excellence. Our obituary programs are thoughtfully designed, professionally printed, and created to reflect the life, legacy, and story of the person you love. Whether you need a traditional single-fold program, a full booklet, trifold layout, or keepsake cards, our team will guide you through every step with patience and care.e. It's easy.

Single Fold Programs

Single fold obituaries are divided into four sections: a cover page, obituary page, order of service page, and back cover. These pages can be formatted to include whatever information you would like. This style is classic, easy to follow, and perfect for families who prefer a traditional layout.

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Booklet Style  Programs

Booklet style obituaries are 8 pages or more and commonly known as magazine-style programs. These layouts may include a cover page, obituary page, order of service, photo collages, and expressions of love or poem pages, both of which can include multiple pages. Each booklet is formatted with care to beautifully tell your loved one’s story.

Trifold Style  Programs

Booklet style obituaries are 8 pages or more and commonly known as magazine-style programs. These layouts may include a cover page, obituary page, order of service, photo collages, and expressions of love or poem pages, both of which can include multiple pages. Each booklet is formatted with care to beautifully tell your loved one’s story.

Keepsake Cards

Keepsake/Prayer Cards or Single Sheet Obituaries are a smaller version of the program, perfect for families who want something simple to distribute. They typically include a front (cover image or photo) and a back with the obituary, acknowledgements, or poem.

Additional Add-On Items

•Posters                                      •Backdrops

   Perfect for funeral entrances, photo displays, or memorial tables.                         For photo stations or celebration-of-life décor.

​•Digital Obituaries                     •Keepsake Prints

   Interactive PDF or digital memorial versions for sharing online.                            Bookmarks, thank-you postcards, and memory cards.

Obituary Sizes and Layout Specifications

Basic: Small Size :        4pg - up to 5 photos and 1 poem       8pg - up to 20 photos and 5 poems.   

Medium Size:             4pg - up to 5 photos and 1 poem       8pg - up to 30 photos and 8 poems.  

Large Size:                4pg - up to 10 photos and 1 poem     8pg - up to 40 photos and 10 poems.   

 

Trifolds: 8.5 x 14 - up to 8 photos and 2 poems          8 x 16 - up to 12 photos and 3 poems 

              10 x 18 - up to 15 photos and 3 poems         11 x 17 - up to 20 photos and 5 poems  

 

The size of your obituary is usually determined by the amount of information you have and your budget.   Many people want a magazine style until they are informed of the cost of having an obituary that size.  The chart above provides you with information on how to choose your obituary size.  Please know that the more information you have the larger your obituary will be and the more it will cost.  If you are unsure about what size you should select, we can help figure out what is the best option for you, based on the amount of information you have and your budget.

Ordering is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. Submit Your Details
 

 

Upload photos, text, and information through our obituary form or email us directly.

2. Receive Your Digital Proof

 

We send a draft for review. You can request edits until everything is perfect.

3. Print & Pick-Up (or Delivery)
 

Once approved, we print your obituary with premium quality and secure finishing.

WHAT You Need To get Started

It's a simple process.  And we are here to walk you through every step!  Make sure you have the following items when ordering.

  • Photos (high-resolution preferred)                                                      • Obituary text

  • Order of service/program flow                                                        Acknowledgements

  • Poems or scripture                                                                        • Additional images (collages optional)

                                                      • Preferred colors or theme

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