An invitation to a Funeral or Memorial Service, also known as a Funeral Announcement , is a personal message that let's friends, family and the greater community know about the death, and specifically where to go and how to support the surviving family.

Typically, this invitation includes, but is not limited to:

• Name of the deceased


• Date, time and location of service


• Details about any post-event gatherings


• Requests for how the community can support the bereaved

Traditionally, this announcement has been made in a local newspaper in the Obituary section, or by word of mouth.

Today, announcements often happen via text, or in WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger groups, in public social media posts or by using Memorial Website.

These types of websites, along with general invitation websites can help manage the process by:

• Easily emailing invitations


• Organize RSVPs and attendees


• Keep track of condolence gifts for thank you cards

See the Create Memorial Website section for more information.

And review the links below for additional invitation websites to choose from.