Plan the invitation
Clarify which part of the programme guests are invited to attend. If a meal follows a private ceremony, give the meal time rather than asking all guests to attend the ritual. Confirm the family’s preferred wording and keep the layout dignified and practical.
Family and programme considerations
A memorial card should communicate with care and precision. Confirm the person’s name, family names and the occasion before choosing a heading. A remembrance message is not the same as an invitation to a scheduled gathering. Avoid festive language, decorative confetti or unrelated religious symbols. Use a photograph only with the family’s agreement, and preserve a respectful crop rather than forcing it into a novelty frame.
State whether the gathering has a fixed programme or an interval during which visitors may attend. When a notice includes both a passing date and a meeting date, label them separately. Families follow different customs and may prefer a simple prayer meeting, a ritual observance or private remembrance. Publish only the programme they have chosen, and have a trusted family member check every line before sharing.
Information to include
- Family-approved observance name
- Invited part of the programme
- Ceremony or meal time
- Approved names and Gujarati spellings
- Confirmed event date, with the year
- Guest arrival time and programme times
- Venue name, complete address and city
- A host contact and RSVP instructions, if needed
Sample card
Sample · fictional event details
Gujarati sample wording
This is original example wording. Replace the sample names and event details before using it for your own invitation.
શ્રાદ્ધ પ્રસંગસ્મરણ કાર્યક્રમઅમારા સ્વજનના શ્રાદ્ધ પ્રસંગે નિર્ધારિત કાર્યક્રમમાં ઉપસ્થિત રહેવા વિનંતી.૨૪ ડિસેમ્બર ૨૦૩૦ · સાંજે ૪ થી ૬ વાગ્યા સુધીનમૂના સમારંભ હોલ · ઉદાહરણ માર્ગ, અમદાવાદનમૂના આયોજન પરિવારનમૂનો · કાલ્પનિક વિગતોDesign and readability
Build the layout around the occasion name, the principal names and a clear date-and-venue block. Gujarati letters need comfortable line spacing, particularly when the card uses longer family names or a multiline address. Keep body text on a quiet background rather than placing it directly over a busy decorative pattern. Read the finished preview on a phone at its normal size; a card that looks attractive when enlarged may still be difficult to read in a message.
The sample on this page is an original illustration of one possible style, not a mandatory format. Choose decoration that suits the hosts and the occasion. A shorter family-approved message usually gives the card more space for practical details. If a photograph or logo is required, use a clear image with permission and review its crop before approving the final design.
Sharing and print preparation
Download the sample PNG to inspect the card or share it as an example when discussing your design. Its names, dates and venue are fictional and must be replaced for a real event. For WhatsApp or email, send the final approved image with a short accompanying message containing a checked map link and a contact number. Sending an image as a file can help preserve detail when a messaging service would otherwise compress it.
For printed invitations, agree the physical size, paper and finishing requirements with the printer before the final artwork is prepared. The downloadable sample is a portrait image, not a production print file with bleed or crop marks. Ask for files suited to the actual printing job. Proofread names, dates, the year, AM/PM or Gujarati time wording, and the complete address in the final proof rather than checking only an earlier text draft.
Frequently asked questions
What details are especially important for a Shraddh Gathering invitation?
Start with family-approved observance name, and confirm invited part of the programme. Also include ceremony or meal time. Add the approved host names, exact venue and a practical contact. Check all of these in the final design, because a correct draft can still be copied into an outdated layout.
Can the Shraddh Gathering wording be adapted to our family?
Yes. Use the sample as a starting point and ask the hosting family or organising institution to approve the event name, opening words and programme. Local terms, family customs and the people being invited can differ. Keep only confirmed activities, and do not assume that every tradition follows the same ritual order or uses the same imagery.
Is the sample editable or ready to use for my event?
This page provides an enlarged preview and a downloadable sample image. It does not open a personalised editor, and the fictional event details are not your invitation. Send your approved information to TG Graphics to discuss a custom version. You can request different names, wording, colours and layout, with the final scope agreed before the design is prepared.
How should we check the Gujarati before sharing?
Ask someone familiar with the family names and the occasion to read the final card aloud. Check spellings, relationships, venue names and date labels, then compare the programme with the organiser’s latest schedule. Review the image at phone size and confirm that no letters, lines or contact details are clipped. For print, also check a proof at the intended physical size.
