Free Funeral Program Maker

Free Online Funeral Program Maker

Planning a memorial service is difficult enough without worrying about software subscriptions or complicated design tools. This funeral program maker was built to be genuinely free, with no signup required and no hidden costs. You open the page, fill in the details about your loved one, and download a print-ready PDF. That is the entire process.

Every competing tool we found either requires an account, charges money for downloads, adds watermarks to the free version, or pushes you toward a paid print order. We believe families should not have to deal with any of that during an already difficult time. The program maker works entirely in your browser. Your information is never sent to a server. The PDF is generated on your own device, so you can be confident that personal details about your loved one remain private.

How to Use This Tool

Start by choosing a layout that fits the type of service you are planning. A bifold program is the most common choice for a traditional funeral or memorial service. It folds in half to create four panels: a front cover, an inside spread with the order of service and obituary, and a back panel for a poem or acknowledgements. A trifold works well for celebration of life services or shorter ceremonies where you want three panels per side. The single-sheet option is straightforward for simple services, and the eight-page booklet provides more room for longer obituaries, multiple photos, and additional readings.

After choosing a layout, enter your loved one's name and dates. Upload a photo if you have one; it will appear on the cover of the program. Then build the order of service by editing the default items or adding your own. You can drag the items into the right order. The obituary section accepts pasted text, so if someone has already written the obituary you can drop it in directly. The additional sections for pallbearers, acknowledgements, and a poem or scripture reading are optional but often included in traditional programs.

As you type, the preview on the right updates in real time so you can see how the final program will look. When you are ready, click the download button. The PDF is generated locally in your browser and saved to your device. You can then print it at home, at a copy shop, or at any professional printer. The PDF is formatted for standard paper sizes with correct margins and fold marks where applicable.

Privacy and No Signup

We do not ask for an email address. We do not require you to create an account. We do not track what you type into the program maker. The tool runs entirely in your web browser using client-side technology. Your work is automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so if you need to step away and come back, your progress will still be there. No data is ever transmitted to our servers or any third party.

For more guidance on creating a funeral program, including what to include and how to organize the content, visit our complete guide to making a funeral program. If you prefer to start from a template in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, we also offer free downloadable Word templates and Google Docs templates.