How Many Obituaries Should You Order For the Funeral?

When ordering obituary printing services for a funeral you should get an approximate number of guests that will attend the funeral. Even though it can be very hard to presume who will attend the funeral, there are some rules of thumb that you can follow when ordering funeral obituaries.

Many print shops or funeral printers require that you order a minimum quantity of one hundred (100) units or pieces. This is mainly due to the other services that go into making the obituaries. Print shops have to account for setup time, proof reading, page layout, typesetting, paper handling and folding. All of these services go into the pricing structure for printing services.

Ordering printing services for a funeral is very different than just ordering business cards or color copies. The obituary at a funeral is the most sought after keepsake at the funeral. Everyone that attends wants a copy of the funeral obituary and the family should be prepared to give them a keepsake. So the question remains "How many obituaries should you order for the funeral?

First, purchase only what you can afford or have set in your budget to spend. Don't overspend trying to provide everyone with a funeral obituary program. You can always give one to each family that attends or distribute the publications to adults only.

Second, if cost is not the issue, consider purchasing extra obituaries as there are plenty of things you can do with them. Here is a short list to consider:

Mail those who could not attend the funeral ceremony.
Give one to your local church for archival purposes.
Frame the obituary program as a personalize keepsake for family.
Distribute obituaries at the Annual Family Reunion.
Keep a small quantity on hand in the event someone is overlooked.

Last, order the minimum quantity to get you through the funeral service. You can always order reprints of your love ones obituary. Reprints are generally handled in much lower quantities as low as twenty five (25). This will allow you time to prepare financially for the expense of reprints.

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