Personalized prayer cards can be a beautiful and lasting keepsake. A gift that you can create to honor your loved one. It is not uncommon for these cards to stay with your guests for months, years, or even decades.
What is a prayer card you ask for? These are usually business size cards (2.5 “x3”) that can fit in your wallet. They often feature a picture of the deceased, a special prayer, a poem or scripture, and a stationery. These cards are often titled “In Loving Memory of …”. They can also be titled with the name of your loved ones, date of birth and death.
Here are 5 simple steps to create a prayer card
1. Choose your favorite photo of your loved one.
2. Choose your favorite poem, sentence, or scripture. Many families choose a prayer that reminds them of their loved one. Or you can choose a saying or scripture that reminds you.
3. Do some research on the internet to find a place that creates and prints prayer cards in no time. There are many companies that can do this on the go. However, many of these web companies do not use professional designers, but templates (predesigned graphic backgrounds). Keep in mind that a professional designer may cost a bit more, but the overall appearance of your card will be unique and will have an impact that template-based prayer cards may not have.
4. Contact your web designer or company and send them your photo and text file. Get a quote and expedite the order. Don’t forget to check the shipping costs and ask how long it will take to produce and ship.
5. A final option might be to design the prayer card yourself. With a program like Microsoft Word, you can add a photo, text, and background and get business cards printed at your local Kinkos or a print shop. However, keep in mind that many times your local graphic designer can do the same job for not much more money.
Families often don’t have the time or energy to create their own prayer cards. It’s a last minute detail that many families often forget. However, this little detail is very important as it prints a lasting memory of your loved one and stays with the guests for months to come. Professional designers will help you create a beautiful one-of-a-kind keepsake in the most efficient and timely manner. Contact your professional commemorative prayer card designer today!