Burial Posters in Kenya: The 6 Posters Every Funeral Needs

When someone dies, the news travels on WhatsApp long before the funeral. Burial posters are how a family shares that news clearly: who has passed, how to support the family, when and where the burial will be, and finally, thank you. Done well, they save the committee from answering the same questions a hundred times.

Here are the six posters most Kenyan families need, in the order they are usually shared, and what each one must say.

1. The WhatsApp invitation e-card

This is the first poster, sent as soon as the family is ready. Its main job is mobilising support for the funeral costs.

• The name and photo of the deceased
• A short line such as In Loving Memory
• How to contribute: the M-Pesa number, Paybill or till, and the treasurer's name and number
• Meeting dates and venue, if the committee is holding fundraising meetings

Check the treasurer's number twice. A wrong digit sends contributions to a stranger.

2. The burial notification e-card

Once the date is fixed, this card tells everyone where and when to come:

• The burial date and start time
• The location and the burial site, with a landmark if the home is hard to find
• The church or venue for the funeral service, if different

3. The farewell / in loving memory poster

A dignified poster for friends and family to share on their own WhatsApp status, Facebook and Instagram. It usually carries a portrait, the name, the years of birth and death and a short verse or tribute line. Because many people will post it, it should look beautiful on a phone screen.

4. The memorial service poster

Many families hold a memorial service before the burial, at the church or at home. This poster gives the date, venue and time, and often repeats the contribution details for people who could not give earlier.

5. The candle lighting poster

For a candle lighting evening, the poster shares the date, venue and time, with a calm, candle-lit design that sets the tone for the gathering.

6. The post-burial thank-you poster

After the burial, a thank-you poster lets the family appreciate everyone who prayed, visited, contributed and travelled. It is often the last poster shared, and many people keep it.

Tips for burial posters that work

1. Keep text short. People read posters on small phone screens. Put details in the WhatsApp message, not on the poster.
2. Use one clear portrait. A good, well-lit photo is the most important part of every poster.
3. Match the designs. When all six posters share the same colours and style, the family's message looks organised and dignified.
4. Proofread names, dates and numbers. Ask two family members to check every poster before it is shared.
5. Send them as images, ready to forward. Square and portrait sizes work best on WhatsApp.

Get all six designed for KES 3,050

The Hub Design Studio's burial poster package includes all six posters, designed to match, for KES 3,050, serving Juja and the Nairobi metro. If you are also preparing a memorial booklet, every eulogy booklet package includes one to three matching posters.

See the burial poster package and samples, or send us the burial date on WhatsApp and we will start right away. Writing the life story too? Read our guide on how to write a eulogy.