Military & Veteran Memorial Cards
Honor a life of service with a photo in uniform, rank and branch, and a verse or tribute on the back. Design online with live preview, printed on premium matte cardstock.
Honoring service on a memorial card
A veteran’s memorial card usually keeps the familiar layout, photo, name, and dates, and adds a line about their service, such as “U.S. Army, 1966–1969” or “Sgt. James R. Miller, USMC.” A photo in uniform, young or old, is often the image the family treasures most.
Cards are handed out at the funeral home, the service, or a graveside ceremony with military honors, and many veterans’ friends keep them for years.
Military memorial card wording
Front headers
- In Honored Memory of
- In Loving Memory of a Veteran
- Gone but Never Forgotten
- Thank You for Your Service
Service lines
- U.S. Army · Vietnam, 1967–1969
- Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Navy
- U.S. Marine Corps · Semper Fidelis
- U.S. Air Force, 1951–1955
- U.S. Coast Guard · Semper Paratus
Tributes for the back
- He answered the call and served with honor.
- Duty fulfilled. Rest easy.
- She served her country and loved her family with her whole heart.
- Some gave all. All gave some. Thank you for your service.
Verses and readings for a veteran
Scripture quoted from the King James Version.
- “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13
- “Here am I; send me.” — Isaiah 6:8
- “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
- “He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” — Psalm 91:2
- “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9
- “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old… At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” — Laurence Binyon, For the Fallen (1914)
Tips for a military memorial card
- Use a photo in uniform if you have one; scan older prints at high resolution and crop in the preview.
- Write rank and branch the way the veteran did, abbreviated (Sgt., USMC) or spelled out.
- Add service details on the Service Details card if the card doubles as the service notice.
- For more verses, see Bible verses for memorial cards.
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
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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 put on a veteran’s memorial card?
The photo (often in uniform), full name, and dates, plus a service line with branch and years, such as “U.S. Army · 1966–1969.” The back usually has a verse like John 15:13 or a short tribute such as “He answered the call and served with honor.”
What is a good verse for a military funeral card?
John 15:13 (“Greater love hath no man than this…”), Isaiah 6:8 (“Here am I; send me”), 2 Timothy 4:7, and Psalm 91 are the most common. Many families also use a line from Laurence Binyon’s “For the Fallen.”
Can I include rank and branch of service?
Yes. Add them under the name or on the back as custom text. You will see exactly how they fit in the live preview.
Can cards arrive before a military funeral?
We print and ship Monday through Saturday. Choose 2-day FedEx or UPS at checkout when the service is close.
Questions before you order?
Our team can help with wording, photos, and shipping timing.