Digital Prayer Cards for Funeral Homes
Also called memorial cards or remembrance cards, covering every faith tradition and secular remembrance.
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What the Family Receives
Every family receives a digital prayer card that lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on their phone. The card includes the person's photo, name, dates, and a prayer or remembrance of the family's choosing.
The card also includes a QR code that links to a full memorial page with a photo gallery, guestbook, and candle lighting. Family and friends can visit, share memories, and add photos for as long as they need.
This is not a PDF. It is not an app download. It is a native wallet pass that appears alongside boarding passes and event tickets, always one tap away.
See What a Family Receives
View a complete example of the memorial experience, from wallet card to memorial page.
Simple Setup
Creating a digital prayer card for a family takes about five minutes. Here is the full workflow:
- Create the memorial. Enter the person's name, dates, and upload a photo. This takes about two minutes.
- Choose a prayer. Select from the multi-faith prayer library or write a custom prayer, verse, or remembrance.
- Download the QR code. The system generates it automatically. Print it, display it, or include it in your program.
- Share the link with the family. They can forward it to anyone who should receive the card.
- Cards generate automatically. When someone scans the QR code or taps the link, a prayer card is created for Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on their device.
Pricing
Two models, depending on how you want to offer Candela to your families:
Referral
- Free to start
- 30% commission on family upgrades
- No inventory, no hardware
- Self-service dashboard
Pro
- Wholesale pricing for service packages
- Volume available for 10+ families per month
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom branding options
Works Offline
Once added to the phone, the card is always accessible. No internet required to view it. The prayer card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet just like a boarding pass or loyalty card. It is there every time the family member opens their phone, whether they have a signal or not.
How to Introduce to Families
The arrangement conference is the natural moment to mention digital prayer cards. Here are four approaches that funeral directors use, depending on the situation:
Alongside printed cards
"We can also create a digital memorial card that lives on your phone. It includes a photo, a prayer, and a link to the full memorial page. Many families offer both: printed for the service and digital for family who can't be there in person."
When time is short
"The service is in two days, so printed cards may not arrive in time. We can set up a digital prayer card in about five minutes. Everyone at the service can scan a QR code and add it to their phone right there."
For dispersed families
"Families with relatives across the country appreciate a digital prayer card they can share by text or email. It means everyone receives the same keepsake, whether they can attend the service or not."
Always position as a complement
"This is not a replacement for printed prayer cards. It is an additional way to honor your loved one. The digital card links to a memorial page where family and friends can share photos, leave messages, and light candles."
Integrating with Your Existing Workflow
Digital prayer cards fit into what you already do. There is nothing to replace.
- Funeral programs. Add the QR code to your printed program so attendees can scan it during or after the service.
- Display at the service. Print the QR code on a small easel card or display it on a screen near the sign-in table.
- Printed prayer cards. Include the QR code on the back of your traditional cards to bridge physical and digital remembrance.
- Follow-up. Share the memorial link in your aftercare communications so families can revisit and share with others.
- Obituary notices. Include the memorial link in published obituaries so anyone who reads it can access the full tribute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do families need to download an app?
No. Digital prayer cards are added directly to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, which are built into every iPhone and Android phone. Recipients tap a link or scan a QR code. No separate app is needed.
Can I offer digital prayer cards alongside printed cards?
Yes. Digital and printed prayer cards complement each other. Many funeral homes print cards for the service and share a digital version for people who cannot attend in person. The QR code on your printed materials links directly to the digital memorial.
How long does setup take?
About five minutes per memorial. You enter the name, dates, and photo, choose a prayer or write a custom one, and the system generates the wallet card and QR code automatically.
Is there a contract or minimum?
No. The Referral model is free to start with no contract and no minimum. The Pro model offers wholesale pricing for higher-volume funeral homes but still has no long-term commitment required.
“The families absolutely love the prayer cards. We had an attendee tell us she looks at it every morning.”
Funeral Director, Northeast
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