A funeral brochure, also known as a funeral program or memorial service program, is a printed handout that is distributed during a funeral or memorial service. The purpose of the brochure is to provide information about the funeral service and details about the deceased. Typically, funeral brochures are designed in a trifold layout, with six panels of information created by folding the paper twice. Different paper sizes are available for trifold layouts, including standard 8 1/2"x11", legal size (8 1/2"x14"), and large tabloid size (11"x17").

However, it is important to note that funeral brochures are not limited to trifold layouts. Other options for printed funeral stationery include bifold (single fold) layouts, similar to funeral pamphlets or memorial booklets, as well as two and four-page graduated (tabbed) fold layouts, which fold like a booklet to reveal a rectangular tab with text and funeral cards, serving as a smaller version of the single fold template.

If you decide to create the funeral brochure yourself, you can utilize your home computer and printer. The most efficient and straightforward method is to purchase a funeral brochure template, which is a preformatted document that assists in the quick creation of the brochure. These templates are widely available on the internet and come in various styles, designs, and layouts, often allowing for immediate download.

When selecting a funeral brochures design graphic for the brochure, you can consider your loved one's favorite color or flower, outdoor scenery, hobbies or interests, or their religious background. It is essential to choose a template software that suits your needs, which can be a word processor like Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, or OpenOffice, or a desktop publishing program such as Microsoft Publisher. Ensure that you are comfortable using the chosen template software.