Description

Hand-Sewn Funeral Order of Service Booklets in Derby

A keepsake to be held on the day, and kept afterwards.

An order of service guides your family and friends through the funeral, and it is often kept for years afterwards. We design each funeral order of service in our Derby studio, print it in colour on quality paper and sew it by hand with thread, so it feels like something made with care.

We’ll lay out your words and photographs for you and send a proof for your approval before anything is printed. Design and proof are included in the price.

What’s included

• Design of your order of service, including photographs
• A digital proof, with changes until you are happy
• A 300gsm card cover and 135gsm inner pages
• Hand-sewn binding with thread (8, 12 and 16 page booklets)
• Your choice of thread colour

Choose your funeral order of service

• 4 pages: a simple folded service sheet, ideal for a short service or a memorial gathering.
• 8 pages: space for the order of service, a tribute, readings and a photograph.
• 12 pages: room for a fuller tribute, hymn words and several photographs.
• 16 pages: a lasting memorial booklet with a life story, readings, photographs and messages.

How to order

1. Choose your pages and quantity, then add to your basket.
2. Send us your wording: the order of service, readings, hymn titles and any photographs. If you’re unsure what to include, just ask. We’re happy to help.
3. We design your order of service and email you a proof.
4. Once you approve it, we print and sew your booklets and prepare them for collection or delivery.

When do you need them?

Standard orders are ready within 5 working days of proof approval. If the service is soon, choose Priority turnaround (3 working days), or call us on 07948 266652. We will do everything we can to meet your date.

Collection and delivery

Collect from our studio at The Smallprint Co. 2-3 Friary Street, Derby DE1 1JF, or ask us about delivery across Derby and Derbyshire.

For funeral directors

We produce hand-sewn orders of service for families across Derby and Derbyshire, and we are happy to send a sample booklet to your office. Please email hello@smallprintcompany.co.uk.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a funeral order of service cost in Derby? Our hand-sewn order of service booklets start from £50 for 25 copies. The price depends on the number of pages and copies. Design and a proof are included.

How many pages should a funeral order of service have? Booklets are made in multiples of four pages. Four pages suit a short service, eight pages suit most funerals, and 12 or 16 pages leave room for a longer tribute and more photographs.

How many copies do I need? A good guide is one for each person attending, plus a few extra for people who cannot come. We can advise if you’re unsure.

What do I need to send you? The order of the service, any readings, poems or hymns, and photographs. We can work from photos on your phone.

Can I see a proof before it is printed? Yes, always. Nothing is printed until you have approved it.

How quickly can you make them? Standard orders take 5 working days from proof approval, and Priority orders take 3 days. If your date is sooner, please call us.

Can I include hymn words and poems? Yes, but please check that you have permission to reproduce any copyrighted material.

Why are your booklets sewn by hand? A sewn spine is stronger and looks more refined than a stapled one. It makes the booklet feel like a keepsake rather than a leaflet.