Funerals aren’t the invitation people look forward to, so you can’t send them out in the same way as a birthday party or wedding. Instead, you must address a certain kind of etiquette when inviting people to celebrate the life of a loved one. You need to handle it with grace and consideration, but how can you do this?
There isn’t one way you can send out invitations to funerals, so you need to find the one that works best for you. We have put together a mini guide to help you create invites for these important events.
The different types of funeral invitations
We recommend three ways to send out invitations for a funeral:
Phone call
A phone call is the most personal way to invite someone to a funeral. You don’t need to use this method as a way to invite the entire guest list, but it may be nice to do it with people who were incredibly close to the person who has passed away.
When you phone someone to invite them to a funeral, you want to consider the feelings of the person on the other end. They may not react well to the reality of a funeral, so you should show as much compassion as possible while still getting the relevant information across.
Mail is one of the most popular forms of funeral invitation and has been for decades. It is not as personal as a phone call, but it is easier because it allows you to invite the whole bulk of people who you want to attend.
The only thing with mail is you need to get hold of the address of everyone on the guest list. You also may want to follow specific rules about what to include in the mailed invite, which we will address later on.
Online
Inviting people to a funeral online is probably the easiest method in today’s age, but it isn’t as personal. With so many social media platforms available, you can easily craft a post to let people know the time and date of the funeral, especially if you don’t mind who comes to pay their respects.
You can also create events and invite a guest list that way, where you can also include the information to the bulk of people. There is also the option to send out emails, but this is only if you have the email addresses of everyone.
How to write an invitation to a funeral service
When writing a funeral invitation when sending it via mail, or e-mail, you need to keep it short, sweet, and thoughtful. Here is the information you should include:
- An image of the person who passed away and their name
- Some information about the deceased’s upbringing and hometown
- Surviving family members
- Deceased’s occupation
- Time, date, and location of the funeral
- Whether the funeral is public or private
- Any contributions
- Information on a memorial service
- Your contact information
Ensure that everything is written with respect, and you use phrases必利勁 such as ‘in loving memory of’ and ‘come and celebrate the life of’.
