Free Prayer Card Templates

Generic, works for any faith or none. A clean starting point for any memorial card.

In Loving Memory of
[Full Name]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

[Prayer, poem, or personal message]

[Service details: date, time, location]

Includes the Eternal Rest Prayer (Requiem Aeternam). Appropriate for a Catholic funeral Mass.

In Loving Memory of
[Full Name]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

Eternal rest grant unto [him/her], O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon [him/her].
May [his/her] soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mass of Christian Burial
[Date] at [Time]
[Church Name], [City, State]

Includes the Trisagion prayer and "Memory Eternal" (Aionia i mnimi). For Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox services.

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In Blessed Memory of
[Full Name (Baptismal Name)]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal,
have mercy on us.

Memory Eternal
Aionia i mnimi

Trisagion Service
[Date] at [Time]
[Church Name], [City, State]

Features Psalm 23. Suitable for Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and non-denominational services.

In Loving Memory of
[Full Name]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul."
— Psalm 23:1-3

Celebration of Life
[Date] at [Time]
[Location]

Honors rank, branch, decorations, and service. Includes John 15:13.

In Honor and Memory of
[Rank] [Full Name], [Branch Abbreviation]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

[Decorations/Awards if applicable]

"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends."
— John 15:13

Military Funeral Honors
[Date] at [Time]
[Cemetery/Location]

Personal and meaningful without religious text. Features Mary Elizabeth Frye’s poem.

Remembering
[Full Name]
[Date of Birth] — [Date of Death]

[Personal message, favorite quote, or poem excerpt]

"Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep."
— Mary Elizabeth Frye

A Celebration of [His/Her] Life
[Date] at [Time]
[Location]

Can I customize these templates?

Yes. These are starting points. Replace any bracketed text with your own details, swap the prayer or poem for one that feels right, and add or remove sections as needed. The goal is to give you a structure so you do not have to start from a blank page during a difficult time.

What is the standard size for a printed prayer card?

The standard size for a printed prayer card is 2.5 by 4.5 inches, roughly the same as a business card. Some printers also offer a larger 4 by 6 inch format. If you are ordering from a print shop, ask for their memorial card or holy card template.

Can I use these templates for a digital prayer card?

Yes. The text works for both printed and digital formats. For a digital prayer card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, keep the card text concise and link to a full memorial page with additional photos, the complete prayer, and a guestbook.