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Course Orientation and Foundations

Welcome and Course Roadmap: Beyond Obituary

What a Celebration of Life Magazine Is (and Is Not)

Ethical Storytelling, Consent, and Privacy

Planning the Magazine and Gathering Materials

Project Planning: Timeline, Roles, and Workflow

Content Intake: Interviews, Question Prompts, and Story Capture

Photo Collection and Organization for Print

Music, Readings, and Service Elements as Magazine Content

Writing and Editing the Life Story

Writing the Narrative: From Timeline to Tribute

Short-Form Pieces: Captions, Pull Quotes, and Micro-Stories

Editing, Proofing, and Family Review

Designing the Celebration of Life Magazine

Design Basics for Non-Designers: Layout, Hierarchy, and Readability

Building a Cohesive Look: Color, Typography, and Visual Themes

Photo Layouts and Feature Spreads

Templates and Tools: Working Efficiently Without Losing Personalization

Print Preparation and Professional Delivery

Print Specifications: Size, Paper, Binding, and Quantity Planning

Preparing Print-Ready Files: Bleed, Safe Areas, and Export Checks

Working With Printers and Funeral Homes: Handoffs and Deadlines

Service Offering for Funeral Homes and Professionals

Offering the Celebration of Life Magazine as an Add-On Service

Pricing, Packaging, and Scope Management (Beginner-Friendly)

Capstone Build and Quality Review

Capstone: Create a Personalized Celebration of Life Magazine Plan and Draft

Quiz Modules

Quiz 1: Foundations and Ethics

Quiz 2: Planning and Content Gathering

Quiz 3: Writing and Editing

Quiz 4: Design and Layout

Quiz 5: Print Preparation and Professional Delivery

Course Wrap-Up and Feedback

Course Feedback Survey: Beyond Obituary

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Beyond Obituaries: Crafting Personalized Celebration of Life Magazines is a practical, compassionate course that teaches you how to transform memories, photos, and service details into a beautifully designed keepsake magazine. Whether you are a family member, funeral home professional, or community organizer, you’ll learn a streamlined process to plan, write, design, and print a tribute that honors a life with dignity and clarity. The course walks you through real-world timelines (from 2–3 days to multiple weeks), ethical storytelling and consent, content intake and interviews, photo selection for print, and layout fundamentals for non-designers. You’ll discover how to balance heartfelt storytelling with clear service information, how to manage multiple contributors under tight deadlines, and how to prepare professional, print-ready files. Templates, checklists, and workflows help you work efficiently without losing personalization. By the end, you’ll create a capstone plan and draft magazine ready for feedback and print, and you’ll be equipped to offer this as a premium add-on service for funeral homes or memorial planners. Create a keepsake that supports the service flow today and becomes a treasured legacy for tomorrow.

Beyond Obituaries: Crafting Personalized Celebration of Life Magazines

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            <p>The transition from a traditional, brief obituary to a comprehensive Celebration of Life magazine represents a profound shift in how legacies are preserved and shared. This course provides a structured framework for creating high-quality, multi-page publications that serve as both a functional guide for memorial services and a lasting keepsake for future generations. By moving beyond the constraints of standard funeral programs, participants will learn to synthesize life stories, curated photography, and service elements into a cohesive narrative. Whether you are a family member seeking to honor a personal legacy or a funeral professional, memorial planner, or church administrator looking to offer a premium, storytelling-driven service, these modules provide the technical and emotional guidance necessary to navigate the complexities of memorial publishing.</p>

<p>Throughout this curriculum, learners will explore the entire lifecycle of magazine production, beginning with the ethical considerations of storytelling and the logistical planning required to meet demanding deadlines. The course covers essential skills in content intake, such as conducting meaningful interviews and organizing visual archives, before transitioning into the nuances of narrative writing and professional design principles. Special attention is given to the technical requirements of print production—ensuring that the final product meets professional standards for resolution, layout, and binding. For those in the funeral and event planning industries, the training also includes strategic insights into pricing, packaging, and managing client expectations, ultimately empowering creators to deliver a dignified tribute that balances aesthetic elegance with deep personal significance.</p>
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