Memorial fans are the keepsake families lean on when nothing else feels right. A real bamboo fan with a loved one's photo, favorite scripture, and the dates of their life gives every guest something to hold during the service and something to take home after. It's the kind of thing that ends up on a shelf, not a recycle bin.
Why Custom Fans Work for a Funeral
Funeral programs get folded, set down, and forgotten by Tuesday. A fan with the same content — order of service, obituary, hymns, family photos — sticks around. Families ask for extras for the cousins who couldn't make it.
For homegoing services, summer funerals, and outdoor graveside services, fans do the practical work of keeping guests comfortable in long ceremonies and direct sun. Especially for services in the South, where the funeral fan is already part of the tradition.
We can rush production when the timeline is tight. Most funerals are scheduled inside a week of the loss, and we run rush orders in three business days when families need them. Standard orders ship faster than the obituary gets in the paper.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Portrait and Obituary — A favorite portrait and the obituary, with the dates underneath. The version most families ask for first.
- Order of Service — Welcome, scripture, hymns, eulogy speakers, recessional. Replaces the folded program guests would lose by the wake.
- Photo Collage — Six to ten photos across a lifetime — wedding, kids, grandkids, the porch on a Sunday. Reads like a yearbook spread, lands like a hug.
- Scripture Tribute — A favorite verse in clean type, the loved one's name underneath, and a single image — a cross, a dove, a tree they planted. Used heavily at homegoing services.
- Military or First Responder — Branch insignia, rank, dates of service, and an honor guard photo. Built for line-of-duty services and veteran funerals.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you print photos on memorial fans?
Yes — we print full-color photos in full color. A loved one's portrait on the design and family photos, obituary text, or service details in the design creates a meaningful keepsake.
How quickly can you produce funeral fans for a service?
We offer rush production for bereavement situations. Call us with your service date and we'll prioritize your order. Most rush funeral fan orders are handled within 1-2 weeks of proof approval.
What information should we include on a memorial fan?
Typically: name and life dates on the design (with a photo), full obituary or life summary on the design with service details. Some families add a favorite scripture, poem, or 'In Loving Memory' message. We can help you design this.
Are the fans a suitable take-home item for funeral guests?
Absolutely — fans are one of the most cherished keepsakes from funeral services. Unlike paper programs that get discarded, bamboo clack fans sit on shelves for years. Families often mention how meaningful it was to take something home.
Can we order memorial fans after the service for family who couldn't attend?
Yes. Many families order a second batch weeks or months later to send to distant relatives or friends who didn't get one. We can reprint the same design or update it.
Ready to Order Your Custom Fans for Funerals?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
