Print, Share & Remember
Everything you need to preserve a life story — from printing a beautiful funeral program to sharing a memorial page with family around the world.
One memorial. Infinite ways to share.
ObituaryMLS makes it easy to honor a loved one in every format — a printed program for the service, a QR code on a headstone marker, a shared link for family who couldn't attend, and a permanent digital memorial that lives on for generations.
This guide walks you through each step so nothing is left to chance during one of life's most difficult moments.
Step-by-step guide
Check off each step as you go — your progress is saved while you're on this page.
Create & Print the Funeral Program
A printed program gives attendees something to hold, read, and keep. ObituaryMLS generates a print-ready PDF in minutes.
- 01Sign in or create a free accountSign up free
You need an ObituaryMLS account to save and print your memorial program.
- 02Open the 3-step memorial builderCreate a memorial
Click "Create a Memorial" to launch the guided form. You can pre-fill the name and category from the homepage.
- 03Step 1 — Add the basics
Upload a photo, enter the full name, birth and passing dates, birthplace, and passing place. Choose a template category (Classic, Faith & Heritage, Military Honors, or Celestial) and a color theme.
- 04Step 2 — Write the life story
Fill in the Life Story, occupation, education, survivors, preceded-in-death, and service details. Add additional photos and a favorite scripture or verse.
- 05Step 3 — Download the print program
Review the memorial summary card. Click "Print Program" to download a print-ready PDF.
- 06Print the program
Print at home on 80 lb. cardstock, take the PDF to a local print shop, or upload to an online printer. Standard sizes: 8.5×11 or 5.5×8.5 folded.
Pro tip
Use at least 80 lb. cardstock for a professional feel. Most funeral homes accept 8.5×11 or 5.5×8.5 folded programs.
Print your memorial program
Build it in 3 steps — takes about 5 minutes
- 1
Choose a template
Pick from 25 themed programs — Classic, Faith, Military, or Celestial.
- 2
Fill in the details
Name, dates, photo, life story, scripture, and service info.
- 3
Download & print
Save a print-ready PDF. Print at home or at any print shop.
Formats & use cases
Funeral Program
8.5×11 or 5.5×8.5 folded. Print-ready PDF from Step 3 of the memorial builder.
Memorial Card
Wallet-size or 4×6 card with name, dates, photo, and QR code. Print at any photo lab.
Headstone Marker
Weather-resistant QR code plaques available from specialty vendors. Link to the digital memorial.
Social Media Post
Share the memorial link on Facebook, Instagram, or X with a photo and a short tribute message.
Email Announcement
Include the memorial link in the death notice email sent to friends, colleagues, and community.
Digital Slideshow
Build a photo slideshow in Video Vault and share the link for viewing at the reception or remotely.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to create the memorial?
Start with the 3-step builder — it takes about 10 minutes and you can save your progress at any point.