The best memorial cards tend to be simple. Clear photo. Legible text. Enough white space. No clutter. People sometimes feel they need to add loads — three poems, long acknowledgements, multiple photos. It can be too much on a small card. Pick one reading. Pick one photo that feels like them. That’s usually enough.
We’ve done memorial cards for families across Louth for years, and it’s common for relatives to be travelling — someone in Dundalk, someone in Drogheda, someone up in Dublin trying to help organise, and people coming from other parts of Leinster for the service. So timing matters. People often want them ready for the funeral, or ready to hand out at the month’s mind. We understand that. No need for a big speech about it.
Paper finishes are usually matte or a soft satin. Gloss can reflect light and feel a bit “photo print”, which some families don’t like. Others do. There’s no rule. But the card should feel nice in the hand. That’s important. It’s kept in wallets, prayer books, drawers. It ends up as a small keepsake.