Where to Buy Memorial Cards in Ireland: The Honest Options
Where to Buy Memorial Cards in Ireland: The Honest Options
When someone you love passes away, the last thing your family needs is the added stress of chasing printers, comparing unclear prices or worrying about whether the finished memorial cards will be right.
There are several ways to order memorial cards in Ireland. The best choice depends on the level of personalisation, design support and control your family would like.
This guide explains the main options honestly, so you can choose what feels right for your family.
Eternal Memorial Cards
Eternal Memorial Cards is an Irish memorial card specialist offering personalised memorial cards, bookmarks, wallet cards, acknowledgement cards, Lifetime Cards and luxury memorial card designs to families throughout Ireland.
Every design is prepared with care by Nicola, who has worked in print and design since 1991.
Families can choose a design online, send photographs and wording electronically and receive a complete digital proof before anything is printed.
Changes can be requested before approval, giving the family time to carefully check every photograph, name, date, prayer, verse and personal message.
There is no need to visit an office or travel to a printer. The entire process can be completed online, with the finished cards delivered directly to your home.
Your Local Funeral Director
Many Irish funeral directors can arrange memorial cards on behalf of a family.
This can be convenient, particularly during the days immediately following a funeral. However, the choice of designs may be more limited and the funeral director may order the cards through an outside supplier.
It is worth asking who will design and print the cards, whether you will receive a proof before printing and whether design changes are included in the quoted price.
Other Online Memorial Card Companies
There are several established online memorial card companies serving families throughout Ireland.
Before ordering, compare the standard of the designs, the quality of the printed examples, customer reviews, delivery terms and whether a full proof is provided before printing.
A low advertised price may not always include design, envelopes, delivery or changes to the original proof.
A Local Printer
A local commercial printer may be suitable if you prefer to speak with someone face to face.
However, not every printer specialises in memorial stationery. The quality of the design, photographs, lamination, folding and finishing can vary considerably.
Ask to see examples of completed memorial cards before placing an order. It is also important to confirm whether the printer will provide a proof and allow changes before printing.
Parish Shops and Religious Centres
Parish shops, religious centres and pilgrimage shops may offer traditional remembrance cards, Mass cards and religious keepsakes.
These can be suitable when you require a standard religious card. However, they may provide less opportunity to include personal photographs, individual family messages or a completely personalised design.
Our Full Memorial Card Range
Eternal Memorial Cards offers a complete collection of personalised remembrance products.
Families can choose a traditional memorial card or create something more individual through our Lifetime Cards and Luxury Unique Range.
Personalised Memorial Cards
Our personalised memorial cards are available in traditional folded and flat styles.
Each card can include photographs, names, dates, prayers, poems, verses and personal family messages.
The design can be adapted to reflect the personality, interests, faith and life of the person being remembered.
Quantities start from 25 cards, with prices from €79.
Memorial Bookmarks
Memorial bookmarks are a slim and practical remembrance keepsake.
They can include a photograph, prayer, poem, verse or short personal message and are often kept inside a prayer book, family Bible or favourite book.
Bookmarks may be ordered on their own or as part of a coordinated collection with memorial cards and acknowledgement cards.
Memorial Wallet Cards
Memorial wallet cards are compact keepsakes designed to fit inside a purse or wallet.
They are particularly suitable for close family members and friends who would like to carry a photograph, prayer or short remembrance message with them.
Wallet cards can be personalised using photographs, names, dates and carefully selected wording.
Acknowledgement Cards
Acknowledgement cards are personalised thank you cards sent to people who attended the funeral, sent Mass cards, offered sympathy, made donations or supported the family.
They can include a photograph of the person who has died together with a personal message from the family.
Memorial acknowledgement cards are normally sent after the funeral when the family feels ready.
Memorial Thank You Cards
Memorial thank you cards provide a thoughtful way to thank relatives, neighbours, friends, carers, funeral professionals and members of the local community for their kindness and support.
They can be personalised to match the memorial cards or created as a separate design.
Lifetime Cards
Our Lifetime Cards are designed to tell more of a person’s story through photographs and memories from throughout their life.
Rather than focusing on one photograph, a Lifetime Card gives families the opportunity to create a more complete and personal remembrance.
The design can include photographs from childhood, family occasions, weddings, holidays, hobbies, sporting achievements, working life and important milestones.
It can also reflect the person’s interests, personality and relationships with family and friends.
Nicola carefully arranges the photographs and wording so the finished design feels balanced, personal and respectful.
A full digital proof is provided before printing, allowing the family to check the photographs, wording and layout carefully.
Lifetime Cards are particularly suitable for families who would like a lasting keepsake that celebrates not only a person’s passing, but also the life they lived.
Our Luxury Unique Range
The Eternal Memorial Cards Luxury Unique Range has been created for families looking for something more distinctive than a traditional memorial card.
These designs have a contemporary and carefully considered style while still respecting the importance and sensitivity of the occasion.
Each design can be personalised using your own photographs, wording, verses, prayers and family message.
The purpose of the Luxury Unique Range is to create a memorial card that feels individual to the person being remembered rather than like a standard card used for every family.
Nicola personally prepares each design using the photographs and information supplied by the family.
With design and print experience dating back to 1991, Nicola understands the importance of photograph placement, typography, colour and balance.
A complete digital proof is sent before printing and changes can be requested until the family is satisfied with the finished design.
The Luxury Unique Range is particularly suited to families who value design, individuality and a more personal approach to remembrance stationery.
Current prices, available quantities and product details are shown on the relevant product pages before ordering.
How to Order Memorial Cards Online
1. Choose Your Design
Browse our memorial card collection and choose the design that feels most suitable for the person being remembered.
Most designs can be adapted using your preferred photographs, wording, colours, prayers and verses.
You can choose a traditional design, a contemporary memorial card, a Lifetime Card or a design from our Luxury Unique Range.
2. Upload Your Photographs and Details
Complete the online order form with the name, dates, verses and family message.
Photographs can be uploaded when ordering or sent afterwards if they are not immediately available.
You can also provide notes about the person’s interests, hobbies, work, family life or personality if you would like these reflected in the design.
3. Receive Your Digital Proof
Nicola will prepare a complete digital proof showing how the finished memorial card will look.
Nothing is printed until the family has checked and approved the proof.
4. Request Any Changes
You can request changes to photographs, wording, layout or verses before giving final approval.
This is an important part of the process.
Families should take the time they need to check names, dates and wording carefully before approving the final design.
5. Printing and Delivery
Once the proof has been approved, the order is professionally printed, finished and prepared for delivery.
The delivery time will depend on the chosen product, quantity and delivery address.
Why Families Choose Eternal Memorial Cards
Personal Design Service
Each card is designed with care rather than being automatically generated through a fixed online template.
Nicola personally prepares the design using the photographs, wording and instructions supplied by the family.
Design and Print Experience Since 1991
Nicola has worked in print and design since 1991 with an honours degree in Design , tons of experience and a family tradition in print going back to the last century
This experience helps ensure that photographs, wording, colours and layouts are handled with care and attention.
Proof Before Printing
Every family receives a full digital proof before printing.
This gives you control over the photographs, wording, dates and final appearance of the card.
Nothing is printed without approval.
Clear Online Ordering
Designs, quantities and prices are shown before checkout.
Families can arrange everything online without having to travel, attend an appointment or visit a printing premises.
Personalised Designs
Memorial cards can be personalised to reflect the person’s faith, family, work, interests, hobbies and personality.
You can use one photograph or several photographs depending on the chosen design.
Quality Printing and Finishing
Memorial cards are professionally printed and carefully finished to create a lasting remembrance keepsake.
Envelopes Included Where Required
Matching envelopes are included with products where envelopes would normally be required, including traditional memorial cards and acknowledgement cards.
Delivery Throughout Ireland
Eternal Memorial Cards delivers personalised memorial products throughout Ireland.
We regularly help families in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Wexford, Kerry, Mayo, Donegal and every other county in Ireland.
Families living in Northern Ireland, Britain or overseas can also arrange memorial cards for relatives and friends in Ireland.
When Should Memorial Cards Be Sent?
There is no strict deadline for sending memorial cards.
Memorial cards are normally sent between 3 and 12 months after the death or funeral.
Some families order them sooner, while others prefer to wait until they have chosen the right photographs, verses and wording.
There is no right or wrong time.
The appropriate time is whenever the family feels ready.
Memorial Cards Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to buy memorial cards in Ireland?
The best place to buy memorial cards is from a supplier that offers clear prices, good quality examples, genuine customer reviews and a complete proof before printing.
A memorial card specialist will normally provide a wider choice of designs and more experienced help than a general commercial printer.
Eternal Memorial Cards allows families to order online and approve the complete design before anything is printed.
How much do memorial cards cost in Ireland?
Memorial card prices depend on the quantity, design, style, finish and supplier.
At Eternal Memorial Cards, personalised memorial cards start from 25 cards, with prices from €79.
The current price for each product and quantity is displayed on the relevant product page before ordering.
How quickly can memorial cards be printed?
The overall turnaround depends on how quickly the photographs and wording are supplied, how many proof changes are requested and the chosen delivery service.
Printing only begins after the family has approved the final proof.
An express service may be available for urgent orders.
Can I use my own photograph?
Yes.
You can provide one photograph or several photographs depending on the chosen design.
Older photographs can often be cropped, adjusted or improved to make them more suitable for printing.
However, the final printed quality will always depend on the quality of the original photograph supplied.
Can I send the photograph after ordering?
Yes.
If your photographs are not ready when placing the order, they can be sent afterwards.
This allows the family to secure the chosen design and quantity without having to make an immediate decision about every photograph.
Do memorial cards come with envelopes?
Envelopes are included with products where they are normally required, including traditional memorial cards and acknowledgement cards.
Can I order memorial cards entirely online?
Yes.
You can choose a design, select a quantity, provide the details and complete payment online.
The proof and any requested design changes can also be handled electronically.
Can you help with memorial card wording and verses?
Yes.
Eternal Memorial Cards provides a selection of traditional prayers, religious verses, non religious verses, poems and short remembrance messages.
You can also provide your own family message, prayer, poem or personal wording.
Can I order memorial cards, bookmarks and acknowledgement cards together?
Yes.
Families can order memorial cards, bookmarks, wallet cards and acknowledgement cards as part of the same remembrance collection.
Using the same photographs, colours and design style across each product can create a coordinated and personal set.
What is a Lifetime Memorial Card?
A Lifetime Card is a personalised remembrance card created using photographs and memories from different stages of a person’s life.
It allows the family to celebrate the person’s personality, relationships, interests and achievements in greater detail than may be possible on a traditional memorial card.
Can I include several photographs on a Lifetime Card?
Yes.
Families can provide a selection of photographs from throughout their loved one’s life.
Nicola will carefully arrange the most suitable photographs within the design.
The number of photographs that can be used will depend on the chosen layout and the quality of the original images.
What is the Eternal Memorial Cards Luxury Unique Range?
The Luxury Unique Range is a collection of more distinctive and contemporary memorial card designs.
It is intended for families who would like something personal, carefully designed and less traditional.
Each design can be personalised with photographs, wording, prayers, verses and family details.
Are Luxury Unique memorial cards individually designed?
Each Luxury Unique order is personalised using the photographs, wording and instructions provided by the family.
Nicola prepares the design and sends a complete proof for approval before anything is printed.
Can Lifetime Cards and Luxury Unique designs match other memorial products?
Where suitable, the photographs, wording, colours and overall design style can also be used on bookmarks, wallet cards and acknowledgement cards.
This allows the family to create a coordinated remembrance collection.
What size are Irish memorial cards?
Traditional folded memorial cards are commonly approximately 105mm by 70mm when closed.
Sizes can vary depending on the selected design and product.
The exact dimensions are displayed on the relevant product page.
Do you deliver memorial cards throughout Ireland?
Yes.
Eternal Memorial Cards provides delivery throughout the Republic of Ireland.
We can also assist families ordering from Northern Ireland, Britain or overseas.
Order Memorial Cards Online
Losing someone you love is difficult enough.
Arranging their memorial cards should be clear, respectful and straightforward.
Choose your preferred design, send us the photographs and wording and Nicola will prepare a complete proof for your approval before anything is printed.
Personalised Memorial Cards From €79
Browse the Eternal Memorial Cards collection and order online whenever your family is ready.
Eternal Memorial Cards
Personalised memorial cards, Lifetime Cards, luxury memorial cards, bookmarks, wallet cards and acknowledgement cards delivered throughout Ireland.
