Funeral program printing: cost per piece, delivered
Program printing is priced in quantity breaks — the per-piece cost drops sharply at 50, 100 and 250 — and rush shipping can wipe out the whole saving. Decide the quantity first: one per household plus about 15% spares, because reprints cost several times more per piece.
Turnaround is the real variable. A five-day standard job is often half the price of next-day dispatch for identical printing, so if the service is more than a week out you are simply choosing to pay less.
Landed cost — item plus shipping — across 48 retailers and 274,000+ products.
Check these before you compare price
- Folded size: 8.5×11 bifold is standard; 11×17 for longer tributes
- Paper weight — 80 lb text minimum, 100 lb for a heavier feel
- Printed proof for anything with photos; digital proof for text only
- Delivery date guarantee, not just "ships in"
Typical delivered price bands
| Tier | Delivered | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 programs | $1.40 – $2.60 each | Small services; highest per piece |
| 100 programs | $0.70 – $1.40 each | The usual sweet spot |
| 250 programs | $0.45 – $0.95 each | Best per-piece rate |
| Rush (24h) | +40% – 80% | Printing plus expedited freight |
Stationery
Cards, invitations, planners and custom print runs.
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Questions buyers ask
How many programs should I order?
One per expected household plus roughly 15% spares. Families almost always want extra copies afterwards, and a reprint of 25 costs nearly as much as the original 100.
Can I print them myself?
For under about 40 copies, home or copy-shop printing on 80 lb stock is usually cheaper. Above that, a commercial run wins on both price and finish.
What resolution do the photos need?
300 dpi at final print size. A phone photo is fine at wallet size but visibly soft filling half a page — send the largest original file you have.