Sympathy Cards

Personalized Sympathy & Memorial Cards

Sending personalized sympathy cards can help express your support and let your loved ones know you're thinking of them during difficult times. At Shutterfly, we offer custom sympathy cards where you can add photos and heartfelt messages in memory of those who have passed. Whether you're creating condolence cards to send to a grieving friend or designing memorial cards for a funeral or celebration of life, our range of customizable options allows you to create meaningful and comforting tributes. Personalized photo sympathy cards help honor the memory of your loved one while showing your care and support during their time of loss. Here are some of the options available:

• Sympathy Cards: Send your heartfelt condolences to friends and family, letting them know you’re thinking of them during their time of loss.
• Memorial Cards: These are often used at memorial services or sent after the service to thank guests for their support, featuring photos, quotes, or messages to honor a loved one’s memory.
• Funeral Cards: Designed for funeral services, these cards can include details about the service, along with a meaningful tribute to the person being remembered.
• Celebration of Life Cards: These cards commemorate a loved one’s life, often incorporating joyful photos and quotes that reflect the positive impact they had on others.
• Prayer Cards: Offer prayers and comfort with personalized prayer cards, commonly used at funerals and memorial services. These cards can include prayers, religious verses, or other spiritual messages.

Custom Condolence Cards for Difficult Moments

Grief is never easy, and knowing how to comfort someone who has experienced loss can be challenging. Sending a thoughtful sympathy card can be a simple but powerful gesture, reminding them that they're not alone. Shutterfly offers a variety of sympathy and condolence cards that allow you to create personalized designs featuring photos, quotes, or a simple heartfelt message. Whether it's a traditional condolence card, an in-loving-memory card, or a celebration of life card, these tributes help commemorate the life of someone special while offering comfort and support to the bereaved. If you're religious, fill your card with bible verses about loss to show sympathy. Also consider using one of our I love you quotes in your condolence cards.

Designing Memorial and Sympathy Cards

With Shutterfly, you can design personalized sympathy cards and memorial cards that reflect the personality and spirit of your loved one. Choose from a range of card styles, including flat or tri-fold designs, and customize your template with photos, colors, fonts, and personal messages. Whether you're creating a card to send condolences or designing funeral cards to be shared at a memorial service, Shutterfly offers all the tools to create a meaningful keepsake. You can also create pet sympathy cards for those mourning the loss of a beloved pet, allowing you to extend your sympathy for any type of loss.

Funeral, Memorial, and Celebration of Life Cards

When a loved one passes away, creating memorial or funeral cards can be a beautiful way to help friends and family reflect on their life and legacy. Shutterfly's customizable funeral memorial cards and in remembrance cards allow you to honor the memory of your loved one by incorporating photos, meaningful quotes, or special messages. Use these cards at funerals, memorial services, or celebrations of life to create a heartfelt tribute. From memorial photo cards to obituary cards, our wide range of designs allows you to create something truly personal and unique to help celebrate a life well-lived.

Additional Ways to Remember and Celebrate

In addition to personalized sympathy cards, Shutterfly offers various products to help you remember and honor your loved ones. From family photo book that capture cherished memories to framed prints and memorial ornaments, you can create beautiful keepsakes that help keep their memory alive. You can also design custom photo blankets, which make touching and comforting gifts during times of loss. These thoughtful, personalized gifts can serve as lasting tributes to the ones we've lost.

FAQs About Sympathy and Funeral Cards

Can I include photos in my sympathy or memorial card?
Yes, Shutterfly allows you to personalize sympathy and memorial cards with cherished photos. Whether it's a picture of the person who has passed or a meaningful image, adding a photo can make your card more personal and touching.

What are celebration of life cards?
Celebration of life cards are often used at memorial services or gatherings to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one. These cards can include photos, favorite quotes, and personalized messages that reflect the joy and impact the person had on others.

Can I create memorial cards for a funeral service?
Yes, Shutterfly allows you to create custom funeral cards, memorial photo cards, and in remembrance cards for services. Personalize them with photos, special messages, and service details to honor your loved one.

What are prayer cards for funerals?
Funeral prayer cards are handed out at memorial services or funerals that include a photo of the deceased along with a religious prayer or verse. These cards are a way to honor the memory of the loved one while providing spiritual support to family and friends.

What do you write in a sympathy card?
Writing a sympathy card can be difficult, but simple, heartfelt words can make a big impact. Some examples include: "I’m so sorry for your loss," "My thoughts are with you during this difficult time," or "Wishing you comfort and peace as you remember your loved one." You can also share a special memory or offer your support by saying, "If you need anything, I’m here for you." Follow our guide on What to Write in a Sympathy Card for inspiration.

What is a good quote for a funeral card?
Including a meaningful quote in a funeral card can provide comfort and solace. Here are some popular options:

• "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day."
• "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." – Helen Keller
• "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." – Thomas Campbell