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Posted: March 05 2010 at 5:32pm | IP Logged Quote TxTrish
I need some help -
I am helping plan a funeral and don't know where to order memorial cards from. Does anyone have a source that could do them over the weekend?

Or know of someplace in DFW(Tx) I could have them done?

Thanks so much.......

The funeral is Monday evening, hence the rush.

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Posted: March 05 2010 at 8:38pm | IP Logged Quote Rachel May
Years ago, I picked up blanks from the Catholic bookstore and taken them to a print shop that I found in the phone book. Have you tried calling the Cath bookshop or the funeral coordinator at your parish? Or a funeral home? I hope you find help.

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Posted: March 05 2010 at 9:25pm | IP Logged Quote Anneof 5
When my dad died they had samples at the funeral home. We just ordered them when we were there making arrangements and they had them there for the wake. I would check there first. I am sure they would have contacts for that sort of thing and get them finished in a timely manner.
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Posted: March 05 2010 at 10:44pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
I don't think you will find personalized ones available online that quickly. When my sister-in-law died I was able to get bulletin stock quickly from Catholic Supply of Saint Louis, but we didn't have anything personalized. (Her funeral was pretty much a do-it-yourself, for a whole host of complicated reasons.)

We ended up ordering St. Michael holy cards (her favorite saint) from another supplier - but we had a lot more lead time than you do.

I hope someone has a suggestion that will help you (besides getting generic ones and using calligraphy - not easy or quick). I know you are not the only person ever to face this situation.

Sending up a prayer for you...

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Posted: March 05 2010 at 10:51pm | IP Logged Quote TxTrish
No, I have not checked with the funeral home.
Will take care of that tomorrow.

The funeral is actually for a family friend - my Elizabeth's godmother's aunt (we've been friends forever and our families are very close, my FIL is doing the memorial service) I am just trying to help her in Texas from FL She is totally overwhelmed, her aunt died from cancer - her family dumped it all on her - it's complicated...

Thank you for the replies....



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Posted: March 05 2010 at 11:06pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
BTDT. I wish I knew a quick way to create personalized holy cards. You're a thoughtful friend to help from so far away...

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Trish, I've dealt with this many times...can you call the funeral home for your friend....they should have a selection of memorial cards and holy cards to choose from and most do the printing, at least that has been our experience. Praying for everyone involved.

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