the life & times newspaper is here for stories that deserve more than a folded leaflet.
this editable memorial newspaper was created as an alternative to a traditional order of service.
i first made it for my grandparents’ funerals, then again for another grandparent.
there was simply too much living to be contained in a single A5 flyer.
 
this is a way to honour a whole life. the ordinary bits. the big love. the in-jokes. the stories that only make sense to family.

a keepsake for modern funerals, celebration of life ceremonies, memorial services and gatherings where people want something more human than a programme you glance at once, then tuck into a pocket.
 
how it works
– this is a digital download, delivered as a pdf straight after checkout
– inside you’ll find a quiet little link
– click it, open canva, customise every page, then print it via newspaper club (my forever favourite)
– simple, gentle, and designed to be done without overwhelm
what’s inside
this template is designed as a complete memorial newspaper, including pages for:
– the life & times of your loved one
– dates, places and chapters of a life well lived
– photos from across the years
– stories, memories and favourite sayings
– family, friends and chosen family
– little-known facts and much-loved quirks
– thank yous and acknowledgements
– reflections, poems or readings for the service
– space for guests to read, keep and revisit
– a closing page for remembrance, not goodbye
it works beautifully as an alternative order of service, a funeral programme, a celebration of life keepsake, or a memorial print people will actually want to take home and treasure.
 
what you get
– a downloadable pdf with canva access link
– a fully editable canva template
– designed for newspaper club’s digital tabloid size
– calm, design-led, neutral layout
– space for photos, handwriting-style notes, stories and memories
– a memorial keepsake families return to, not throw away
 
why it’s good
– moves beyond the standard funeral leaflet
– honours the fullness of a person’s life
– helps families create a personal, meaningful tribute
– gentle to work on during an emotional time
– feels modern, warm and human
– prints like a real newspaper (because… it is)
 
best for
funerals, celebration of life ceremonies, memorial services, remembrance gatherings, wakes, modern families, people planning unique funerals, print lovers, sentimental souls, and anyone wanting a more personal alternative to an order of service.
 
 
important bits
this is a digital product. no physical item will be posted.
you’ll need a free canva account to edit the template.
printing is not included.
 
want something bespoke?
i also design custom memorial newspapers and celebration of life keepsakes, tailored to your person, your stories and your tone.
just email hello@gulligull.co.uk and we’ll make something  beautiful together.