A Catholic funeral program template that does the layout for you
Begin with a calm structure informed by the Order of Christian Funerals instead of a blank Word or Canva file. Add the details you know, mark what still needs parish confirmation, and see the program take shape as you work.
Build, review, and download every supported print-ready file free. No card or subscription is required.
- Live watermarked preview
- Private parish-review link
- Letter and A4 PDFs
- 90 days of active draft access
Start with the three Catholic funeral stations
The Order of Christian Funerals describes three principal stations: the Vigil, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite of Committal. The central Funeral Liturgy may be a Funeral Mass or, when Mass is not celebrated, a Funeral Liturgy Outside Mass. The builder lets you plan the stations included in your arrangements without treating every funeral as identical.
- Funeral Mass and Funeral Liturgy Outside Mass outlines
- Optional planning pages for the Vigil and Committal
- Separate handling for a Memorial Mass when remains are not present
- US Letter and A4 print-ready booklet files
Bring parish-approved choices into one place
Select preferred Scripture references, record readers, and coordinate music for the placements that apply to the chosen rite—from the Entrance and Responsorial Psalm to Communion and the Song of Farewell at Mass. The site supplies only references and short summaries unless an authorized, exact official U.S. corpus is active. A parish or presider can instead supply service-specific reading text through a private task link, but it prints only after the organizer confirms permission. Protected rite-book wording and copyrighted hymn lyrics are not bundled; verified public-domain hymn words and optional traditional Latin participation texts are available.
- Reader, cantor, gift bearer, and family-role fields
- Multiple rite-specific music placements
- Parish questions and confirmation checklist
- Private role-specific task and view-only review links
Make corrections without paying again
Parishes often request a final wording, music, or minister change. Free access includes edits and fresh downloads while the private draft remains active, so a late correction never becomes another fee.
What families ask
Can I use the template without paying?
Yes. Create the entire program and download clean print-ready files without a card or account.
Can I use my own photo and obituary?
Yes. Upload a portrait, paste your own text, or use the optional fact-grounded writing assistant for original memorial wording.
Can I include the Vigil and graveside Committal?
Yes. Add those stations when they are part of the arrangements. The parish, funeral home, and cemetery should confirm the form, location, ministers, and local details.
Is the template officially approved by the Catholic Church?
No. Catholic Funeral Program is an independent planning and design service and is not affiliated with or approved by the Catholic Church, the USCCB, or any diocese. Your parish or presider makes every final liturgical decision.