A Personal Note Wrapped in a Memorial Card
Look at the words printed on this card. Under the name of the person who has died, a line reads DEAR MICHAEL, followed by a short message of sympathy and a signature, With love, JENNIFER DAVIS. In other words, it is not only a tribute. It is a note from one person to another, laid out as a memorial card. That makes it a good choice for someone who wants to send a heartfelt message to a friend or a relative while also naming the person who has passed.
How the Card Is Built
The card is 650 x 800 pixels in portrait. Two broad black panels frame the left and right sides, each filled with large leaves, ferns and small blossoms in white and grey, drawn like ink on dark paper. The centre is white. At the top, In Loving Memory of appears in italic serif, with MARY ELIZABETH in heavy black capitals under it, and the dates below: MAY 12, 1965 to Feb 20, 2026 in the sample. A round black and white photograph shows an older woman in a light headscarf, with a lit candle at her side.
Under the portrait, DEAR MICHAEL is printed in bold capitals, and the message reads: We are deeply sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength as you honor the memory of Mary Elizabeth. The sign off is With love, followed by JENNIFER DAVIS. The font is Merriweather.
How to Make It Yours
| Line | What to change |
|---|---|
| MARY ELIZABETH | The name of the person who has passed away |
| Dates | Birth and passing, with the month in words |
| DEAR MICHAEL | The name of the person you are writing to |
| Message | Keep, shorten, or rewrite in your own words |
| JENNIFER DAVIS | Your own name or names |
The Candle Photograph
The portrait shows a candle beside the face, which suits a vigil or a prayer card. If you replace the photo, choose a picture where the face is clear and the lighting is soft. Click the picture and choose Replace Image. A black and white photograph matches the card best. If you prefer colour, check how it looks next to the black panels, which can make colours feel stronger.
Notes From Different Senders
You can use the same card in several ways. A friend might write: “Dear Michael, I am so sorry about your mother. She welcomed me into your home like family.” A colleague might write: “Dear Michael, the whole team is thinking of you.” A neighbour might add: “Please let us know if we can help in any way.” Keep the structure: a greeting, one sentence of sympathy, one sentence of memory or help, and your name.
Pronouns and Relationships
The default message does not name the relationship between Michael and Mary Elizabeth. You can add it if you wish: “your mother,” “your wife,” “your friend.” It makes the card more personal. If you are not sure of the exact relationship, keep the wording general.
Contrast and Legibility
The black side panels make the card dramatic. The central white column keeps the text easy to read on a phone. If you plan to write a longer message, reduce the font size slightly, so that the words stay inside the white area. Avoid more than five lines of text.
For a softer design with leaves in green, see the In Loving Memory card with leaves and blossoms. For a framed photograph on black, see the compassionate condolence card. More are in condolence templates.
