An obituary poster tells family, friends and the town who has died and when the burial will be. This free tool sets it out for you, in a design that suits the occasion.
How it works
- Choose the heading. Obituary, Funeral Announcement, Call to Glory, Transition to Glory, Celebration of Life, or your own words.
- Add the details. The full name with titles, the dates, a clear photo, and each event with its day, time and place.
- Share or print. Download a picture for WhatsApp, or a print file for the printer.
What the poster includes
- A heading that sets the tone
- A large photo in a frame
- The name, the dates and the age
- A short announcement in your own words
- The burial arrangements, one event to a line
- Who is announcing, and a number to call
- A choice of 28 designs
Not sure what to write?
See our guide to the obituary poster write-up, with sample wording for an aged parent, a younger person and a Muslim family. For newspaper and WhatsApp notices, see funeral announcement wording.
Before you share it
- Read the name and titles aloud to an elder in the family.
- Check that the day of the week matches each date.
- Confirm the times with the church and the venue.
- Ring the phone number on the poster.
- Tell close relatives by phone before the poster goes out.
Questions
Is the obituary poster really free?
Yes. You can make, share and print the poster without paying. Homegoing charges only for the full funeral programme booklet, and only when the family is happy with it.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You get a private link to your poster. Keep the link so you can come back and change it.
What size is the poster?
You get a picture sized for WhatsApp, and a print file. The print file is A5, and a printer can enlarge it to A4, A3 or A2 without losing sharpness.
Can I change it after I have shared it?
Yes. Open your link, change the details and download it again. If a date changes, mark the new one as updated when you share it.
Can I use it for a remembrance or a one-week observance?
Yes. Choose the heading that fits, or type your own, and list the events you are announcing.
From poster to programme
The details on the poster are the same ones that go on the cover of the funeral programme. When the family is ready, Homegoing uses them to make the full booklet: the order of service, the life story, the tributes and the photos. See what goes in a funeral programme.