Questions About This Condolences Card
Who is it for?
It suits anyone who wants to share a loss and a prayer in the same image: a family sending a notice to relatives, a congregation sharing news of a member, or friends posting a tribute. The heading Deepest Condolences With Heartfelt Prayers tells readers at once what it is.
What does it look like?
The card is 650 x 800 pixels in portrait. The background is a pale aqua with faint leafy patterns. The heading Deepest Condolences is set in dark purple serif capitals, with With Heartfelt Prayers in a handwritten script below. In the middle, a rectangular photograph shows an older woman in a plum coat holding a bunch of purple flowers outdoors in autumn light. Soft blue grey roses and purple blooms sit at both sides, partly on top of dark leaf shaped brushstrokes in black and silver.
What text is already on the card?
Below the photograph, In Loving Memory of appears in script, with the name EMILY HARPER in bold purple capitals and the dates in brackets below. The message reads: With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest condolences. May your soul rest in eternal peace, and may your family find strength, comfort, and healing during this difficult time. You will always be remembered with love and respect. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever. The fonts are Lexend and Caveat.
Why is the message a bit mixed?
The first sentence speaks to the family, and the next speaks to the person who has passed away, with “your soul” and “you will always be remembered.” If you want one voice, edit it. For a family notice, you could write: “With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Emily. May her soul rest in peace, and may our family find strength and comfort. She will always be remembered with love and respect.”
How do I change the photograph?
Click the photograph and choose Replace Image. Use a clear picture that works in a rectangle, ideally one with space around the head. The flowers and brushstrokes sit around the photo, so a close crop works well and avoids clashing with them.
Can I use it for a group?
Yes. For a group message, change the first line to “With heavy hearts, the members of St Mary’s Choir extend our deepest condolences.” Add the group name at the end if you want.
Is the card suitable for printing?
The card is made for screens. At 650 x 800 pixels it is small for print, so print it at about 2 by 2.5 inches or use it digitally. For a larger printed card, look at the obituary designs in A6 and A5 size.
How do I handle the date and the name?
Retype the name and the two dates exactly. Check spelling with a second person. If the family prefers to leave out dates, delete the line in brackets. Keep a copy of the finished card as a PNG file.
Where are related cards?
See the gentle prayers card with roses and the loving memory tribute card. More are in condolence templates.
