Design & Personalization

Design plays a powerful role in how a funeral or memorial service is experienced. Thoughtful personalization helps transform a funeral program from a simple handout into a meaningful keepsake—one that reflects personality, values, and the story of a life lived. This section focuses on practical design guidance that helps families move beyond generic layouts and create memorials that feel intentional, comforting, and true.

Presented by The Funeral Program Site, the Design & Personalization audio collection explores how layout choices, photos, wording, and visual structure influence how people connect during a service. These podcast episodes are designed to help families and professionals understand not just what to include in a funeral program, but why those choices matter.

Topics in this section include creating funeral programs from scratch, choosing meaningful photo arrangements, balancing text and imagery, avoiding common design mistakes, and adapting designs for print and digital formats. Each episode offers guidance that is practical, approachable, and focused on clarity—especially for those making decisions under time pressure.

Browse the episodes below to explore design strategies, creative considerations, and personalization ideas that support more meaningful memorial experiences.

Design & Personalization Podcast Episodes

• Top 5 Ways to Create Funeral Programs

• Designing Dignity Through Funeral Stationery

• The Funeral Program Explained: Beyond The Basics

• The Printer & Stapler Guide for Funeral Program Creation

• Choosing Fonts, Layouts, and Structure for Memorial Programs

• Designing Funeral Programs Under Time Constraints

How to Use This Section

If you are planning a service, start with the episodes that focus on layout and photo selection. If you are designing memorial materials for others, explore the broader discussions on structure, consistency, and personalization. New episodes are added regularly as part of the ongoing podcast library.