Folding Memorial Cards
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Traditional folded memorial cards, personally designed with your photographs and chosen words.
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Celtic Borders, Crosses & Symbols
A border or symbol can say a great deal about someone without a word being written. Here are the touches most often chosen on Irish memorial cards.
Popular choices
What families choose, and why
Crosses and religious imagery
A plain cross, a Celtic cross or an image of the Sacred Heart are among the most requested details on a Catholic memorial card, usually placed as a small motif beside the photograph or worked into the border itself.
Celtic borders and flowers
Celtic knotwork borders are a lasting favourite on Irish memorial cards, echoing traditional Irish design without being ornate. Soft floral borders — lilies, roses or a simple spray — are just as popular and suit a quieter design.
Doves, harps and hobby symbols
A dove is often chosen as a symbol of peace, and the Irish harp appears on cards for those with a strong connection to Ireland or Irish music. Where it suits, we can also work in a symbol for a hobby or interest — a set of GAA colours, a boat, or something else that meant something to the person.
See real examples
The best way to choose a border or symbol is to see one on a finished card. Our Celtic memorial cards page shows Celtic knotwork and cross designs in full, and our memorial card designs page covers the wider range, from plain and simple to more decorative borders. You can also browse samples of cards we have printed before.
Whatever you choose, nothing goes to print until you have seen it on your own card, with your own photograph and wording, on the proof we email you.
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Memorial Bookmarks
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Laminated memorial bookmarks — a slim, lasting keepsake to carry a loved one’s memory.
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Wallet Cards
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Pocket-sized memorial wallet cards, laminated to last and easy to keep close.
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Thank You Cards
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Personalised acknowledgement and thank you cards to thank those who offered sympathy.
Select optionsChoose a premade templateQuestions about borders and symbols
- Can you put a Celtic cross on our memorial card?
- Yes. A Celtic cross is one of the most common choices, either as a small image beside the photograph or worked into the border of the card. Have a look through our Celtic memorial card designs for examples.
- Do you offer non-religious memorial cards without crosses or symbols?
- Yes. Plenty of families prefer a plain border with a photograph and verse and no religious imagery at all. We can show you both options on the proof before you decide.
- Can you add GAA colours or a hobby to the card?
- Where it fits well with the layout, yes — county colours, a sport or a hobby that meant something to the person can often be worked in alongside the photograph. Mention it when you order and we will show you how it looks on the proof.
- What does the Sacred Heart symbol mean on a memorial card?
- The Sacred Heart is a traditional Catholic image and a common choice on Irish memorial cards, usually placed as a small motif rather than the main image. It is entirely optional and can be left off if the family prefers.
- How do I choose a border for our card?
- Browse our memorial card designs and samples for ideas, or tell us the general style you have in mind — Celtic, floral, plain, or a particular symbol — and our designers will show you a proof to approve.
Have a symbol or border in mind?
Our design team will guide you through photographs, wording and layout. Call us or send an email and we will look after the rest — anywhere in Ireland.
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