Memorial Cards for Dad
A keepsake for everyone who knew him: his photo, name, and dates on the front, and a verse or a few words from the family on the back. Preview it live before you order.
What to put on a memorial card for your father
Start with his photo, full name, and dates under “In Loving Memory” or “Celebrating the Life of.” If he went by a nickname (“Bud,” “Pop,” “Big Jim”), put it in quotes between his first and last name so everyone recognizes him.
Photos that show him doing what he loved, fishing, in his workshop, in uniform, at the grill, often say more than a studio portrait. On the back, a short verse or a line about how he lived works better than a long poem.
Wording ideas for dad
Front headers
- In Loving Memory of Our Father
- Celebrating the Life of Dad
- Forever Our Hero
- In Loving Memory of Our Dad, Grandpa & Friend
Lines for the back
- He didn’t tell us how to live; he lived, and let us watch him do it.
- A man of few words and a heart of gold.
- Dad, your work is done. Rest easy.
- He taught us to work hard, be kind, and always come home for dinner.
- Gone fishing. Love you, Dad.
- Our first hero, our forever friend.
Bible verses for a father’s memorial card
Quoted from the King James Version.
- “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” — Proverbs 20:7
- “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21
- “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
- “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” — John 14:27
- “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1
- “Be strong and of a good courage… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9
Tips for a card that feels like him
- If he served, a photo in uniform and his branch and years make a meaningful line. See our veteran memorial cards for military wording.
- An edge-to-edge photo works well for outdoor shots; try Photo Focus or Full Photo.
- Keep the back to four to eight lines so the text stays large enough to read.
- Need the service time and place on the card? The Service Details card has room for it.
How it works
Upload a photo, personalize your card, and we print and ship premium memorial prayer cards, with live preview every step of the way.
Step 1
Design your card
Upload a photo, add name and dates, and choose a prayer or custom message. See both sides update as you go.
Step 2
We print with care
Our team reviews your order, makes final print adjustments if needed, and prints on premium matte cardstock.
Same business day
Step 3
Fast delivery
Free standard shipping on every order. Two-day expedited shipping is available at checkout when you need cards sooner.
As early as 2 days
In our customer's words
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“Received earlier than delivery date which was wonderful. Looks exactly as I customized it. Prayer is as requested in Spanish. We're VERY pleased with our memorial cards.”
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Free in loving memory template
Free memorial card template
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Planning help
Not sure what to write? Our guides cover memorial card wording, short poems, and verses.
Questions families ask
What do you write on a memorial card for dad?
Put his photo, full name, and dates under “In Loving Memory” on the front. On the back, add a verse such as Proverbs 20:7 or Matthew 25:21, or a short line about how he lived, like “A man of few words and a heart of gold.”
What is a good Bible verse for a father’s funeral card?
Popular choices are Proverbs 20:7 (“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him”), Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7, and Psalm 23.
Can I use a casual or outdoor photo of my dad?
Yes. Upload any clear photo and crop it in the live preview. Casual photos that show his personality are some of the most loved cards we print.
How fast can memorial cards ship?
We print and ship Monday through Saturday. Choose 2-day FedEx or UPS at checkout for the fastest delivery; free standard shipping typically arrives 3–7 days after we ship.
Questions before you order?
Our team can help with wording, photos, and shipping timing.