How to Write in a Funeral Memorial Book

Funerals are usually sad affairs for all concerned. However, there are a few things a funeral attendee can do to help the family of the deceased through the difficult time. One of those things is writing in the funeral memorial book.

• Write legibly. Show respect for the deceased by taking the time to write neatly in the funeral memorial book. The family will also appreciate your clearly written entry. The memorial book is really for them, so it should be easy for them to read your entry.


• Fill out all requested fields. If there is space for your name, address, and email address, fill in each piece of information. The family may want to get in touch with you after the service to send you a thank you note for sending flowers or helping with the arrangement. If you leave your contact information in the memorial book it will be much easier for them to find it later.


• Write out a remembrance of the deceased, if there is space. Make sure what you write is appropriate. For example, now may not be the best time to reminisce about all the partying you and the deceased did together in college, or about how your dear old uncle used to drink 15 beers a night. Keep in mind that the family of the deceased will probably carefully read through all of the memorial book entries, so write with them in mind. There is no need to lie, but be tactful in your entry.  


• Be respectful of others waiting to add an entry to the funeral memorial book. Take your time filling in your own entry, but not so much time as to inconvenience those who behind you. Funerals are a difficult time for everyone involved, so you should take care to be considerate to others.