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Sympathy Cards
Template Size
A5 Portrait
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Illustrator
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Sustainable print

At Printed.com, we want to help you reduce your environmental impact. From using innovative packaging and sourcing eco-friendly papers, to minimising waste and promoting recycling, we’re dedicated to giving you more sustainable choices across our range.

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At Printed.com, we provide thoughtful and personalised funeral printing services to help honour and celebrate the life of your loved one with elegance and care. We understand how important it is to create a fitting tribute, and our wide range of products is tailored to help you do just that. From Funeral Order of Service Booklets and Sympathy Cards to Welcome Signs and Thank You Cards, each piece is designed to reflect a heartfelt and meaningful farewell. We’re proud to now offer Seed Paper Printing options, which allow you to create sustainable keepsakes that grow into wildflowers. This eco-friendly option combines sustainability with elegance, offering a truly unique and lasting tribute to your loved one. Choose from premium paper stocks, unique finishes, and fully customisable templates to ensure your stationery reflects your vision. Our focus on quality, fast delivery, and attention to detail ensures this process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you're planning as a bereaved family, a funeral director, or a celebrant, Printed.com is here to support you every step of the way, providing a service you can rely on during difficult times.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help! 

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How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product. 


You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here. 

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page. 

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region. 

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How do I set up my artwork for print?

Do you provide downloadable templates? 

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF. 

What is bleed? 
Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount. 

What is safe area?
The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print. 

What’s the difference between RGB and CMYK? ​​
RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Gicée Fine Art Prints, Photographic Prints or Mugs, please set up your artwork in CMYK. 

Why do I need to embed fonts? 
If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing. Find out how to embed your fonts here. 

How to export a PDF 
Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here. 

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here. 

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What can you print for a funeral?

We provide a wide range of funeral printing services to help you create heartfelt keepsakes and tributes for your loved ones. Our services include:


  • Welcome Signs and Memory Boards: Thoughtfully designed to honor your loved one and warmly welcome guests.
  • Order of Service Booklets: Customised booklets to guide attendees through the service with care.
  • Funeral Cards: Personal, meaningful cards to share ceremony details with love and remembrance.
If you have specific ideas or designs in mind, we’d love to hear from you. The Team is here to support you every step of the way.

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Are there templates to help me with my designs?

Absolutely. We offer templates in all shapes and sizes to make designing easier for your funeral printing. Simply head to the "downloadable templates" section of the product page to access them.


If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to The Team—we’re here to help.

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If I select a shape, do I need to supply a cutter guide for my design?

No, there's no need to provide a cutter guide. Simply choose your desired shape, and we'll take care of the rest. Just make sure to follow our design tips—like extending the bleed area by 3mm and removing any cutter guides before submitting your artwork—to ensure the best print results.
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