If you've already created a funeral order of service, you may be wondering what to do next.

Perhaps you've designed it yourself in Canva, Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign. Perhaps a family member has prepared the artwork, or your funeral director has supplied a PDF. Whatever stage you're at, the next step is finding a printer who can produce a professional-quality booklet in time for the funeral service.

The good news is that you don't need to start again or use a new template. If you already have a finished PDF, it can usually be professionally printed exactly as it is.

Can I Print My Own Funeral Order of Service?

Yes.

Many families choose to create their own funeral order of service and then use a specialist printer to produce the finished booklets.

This allows you to:

• Use your own design
• Include personal photographs and wording
• Work with a designer or funeral director if preferred
• Retain complete control over the layout

Once your artwork has been exported as a PDF, it can be professionally printed and delivered ready for the funeral service.

What File Format Do Printers Need?

Most funeral order of service printers will ask for a PDF file.

PDFs preserve fonts, images and page layouts, helping to ensure the printed booklet looks exactly as intended.

For best results:

• Supply pages in reading order
• Avoid sending pages as printer spreads
• Include a 3mm bleed if colours or images run to the edge of the page
• Use high-resolution photographs wherever possible
• Remember, photos always print slightly darker than they appear on screen.Screens are backlit, which makes images look brighter; paper isn’t.

Can I Print a Funeral Order of Service Created in Canva?

Absolutely.

Canva has become one of the most popular tools for creating funeral orders of service.

Once your design is complete, simply export it as a PDF and submit it for printing.

The same applies if you've used:

• Canva
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Publisher
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

or any other design software capable of producing a PDF.

Why Not Just Print It at Home?

Many families initially consider printing funeral orders of service themselves.

While this may work for very small quantities, there are several advantages to professional printing:

Higher Quality Cardstock

Professional printers can produce booklets on heavyweight card and premium paper stocks that are unsuitable for most home printers.

Better Photograph Reproduction

Family photographs are often one of the most important elements of a funeral order of service.

Professional printing provides sharper detail, improved colour accuracy and a more polished finish.

Consistent Results

Whether you need 20 copies or 200, every booklet should look identical.

Commercial printing equipment ensures consistency throughout the entire print run.

Professional Finishing

Creasing, folding, stapling and trimming all contribute to a booklet that feels professional and respectful.

Where Can I Get My Funeral Order of Service Printed?

If you already have a completed PDF, our dedicated printing-only service allows you to upload your own artwork for professional production.

We print:

• Funeral orders of service
• Funeral programmes
• Memorial service booklets
• Celebration of life booklets

using premium materials and fast turnaround times.

Artwork Checklist: Preparing Your Funeral Order of Service PDF

If you've created your own funeral order of service in Canva, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign or another design program, please check the following before submitting your artwork.

Save Your PDF as Individual Pages

Please supply your PDF with pages stacked vertically in reading order.

Do not save your PDF as an open-book spread with pages shown side-by-side.

For example, an 8-page funeral order of service should be supplied as pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in order. We automatically arrange the pages correctly for booklet printing.

Include a 3mm Bleed if Your Design Goes to the Edge

If your design includes photographs, coloured backgrounds, borders or decorative elements that extend to the edge of the page, your PDF should include a 3mm bleed.

A bleed is a small extension of the artwork beyond the finished page size. During trimming, the bleed ensures there are no unwanted white edges around your design.

If your artwork has a deliberate white border around the outside, a bleed is usually not required.

Use High-Quality Photographs

For the best print quality, we recommend using high-resolution images wherever possible.

Low-resolution images may appear blurred or pixelated when professionally printed.

Unsure? We'll Check It For You

If you're unsure whether your PDF is ready for printing, don't worry. Our team is happy to review your artwork before production and advise if anything needs attention.

Print Your Own PDF

Already have artwork ready?

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Need a Template Instead?

If you haven't yet created your funeral order of service, you can browse our professionally designed templates and personalise them online.

We offer a wide range of funeral order of service designs that can be customised with your own wording and photographs.

Browse Funeral Order of Service Templates

Professional Printing Done Right

Creating your own funeral order of service can be a meaningful way to personalise a service and celebrate a loved one's life.

Once your artwork is complete, professional printing ensures the finished booklet reflects the care and attention that went into creating it.