How to Share a Funeral Programme on WhatsApp — Step-by-Step Guide
By FuneralPress Editorial Team · 3 min read · Editorially reviewed 09/10/2026
The quick answer
Download the approved programme as a PDF, open WhatsApp and attach it as a document to the intended chat. PNG or JPG suits an announcement image. Check the attachment and caption before sending, and clearly label any replacement version.
Review the programme before sharing
Check the public name, dates, venue and order of service with the family and service leader. Inspect every page of the proof, especially long tributes and portrait crops. A programme may be forwarded beyond the first group, so include only personal information the family approves for that audience.
Download the right file
Unlock the finished paid design and choose PDF for a complete programme. PNG or JPG is useful for an announcement image; multi-page images may be downloaded as a ZIP that you need to extract before selecting individual images. Open the actual downloaded file and check it before attaching it.
Attach the programme in WhatsApp
- Open the intended chat or family group.
- Choose the attachment control and select Document for a PDF. On desktop, browse to the saved file; phone controls may differ.
- Check the file name and attachment preview.
- Add a short caption identifying the deceased, event and the final version.
- Send to the approved audience and ask a trusted relative to confirm that the attachment opens correctly.
A caption you can adapt
Illustrative caption: “The family of [approved name] shares the final programme for [event] on [confirmed date] at [venue]. Please read the attached PDF for the full details. Questions can be directed to [approved public contact]. Thank you for your support.” Replace every placeholder before sending.
Use groups and links deliberately
Use an existing group when its audience is appropriate. Ask recipients before adding them to a new planning group, and check WhatsApp’s current controls rather than assuming a broadcast will reach every contact. A guest-book or obituary link points to a separate digital page; make clear what recipients can do there. A tribute collection link is for submitting contributions to the owner, not for editing the full collection.
Correct an outdated version clearly
If a date or venue changes, send a replacement file with a correction notice identifying the change. Ask administrators to replace pinned copies and avoid vague messages such as “use this one” without context. Keep one approved final file with the family organiser and printer.
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Common questions
Should I send a PDF or an image?
Use a PDF when recipients need the complete programme. An image is convenient for a short announcement. Explain which file contains the full details.
What if the venue changes after sharing?
Send a corrected file with a clear correction notice. Ask group administrators to replace pinned or reposted copies so the old details are not mistaken for the final version.
References and scope
- WhatsApp Help: sending media and documents
Official attachment guidance. Controls can differ between phone and desktop versions.
