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Create beautiful and respectful Shok Sandesh cards in Hindi, Shradhanjali and Terahvi cards in just 2 minutes. Add photo, name, dates and your own words. HD image and PDF without a watermark, plus an optional animated video.
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- Hindi, English & 8 regional languages
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Popular designs
Tap a design to open it with your details. Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Sikh and Christian designs, plus neutral ones for any family.
Choose your card type
Each type has its own guide: what to write, when to send it and what families usually get wrong.
Shok Sandesh Card
A Shok Sandesh is the first notice that goes out after a death. It is read in a hurry, on a phone, usually inside a family WhatsApp group, so it has to carry the facts quickly and quietly.
Shradhanjali Card
A Shradhanjali card is the one people post, not the one that informs. It is usually shared on WhatsApp status or Facebook by friends, colleagues and the extended family, so the photo matters more than it does on any other card.
Terahvi Invitation Card
Terahvi is the gathering on the thirteenth day after a death in many North Indian Hindu families. The invitation has one job: tell people where to be, when, and whether a meal follows.
Punyatithi / Barsi Card
The first death anniversary is often marked by a gathering that is smaller and calmer than the Terahvi. The card is usually sent to close family and friends, so it can afford to be more personal.
Muslim Funeral & Dua Card
Janazah usually takes place within a day, so the notice is about time and place for the prayer, not about a later programme. The Emerald Crescent design has no figures and treats the photo as optional.
Jain Shok Sandesh & Uthamna Card
Jain families often combine the notice with a sarvajan prayer sitting, called Uthamna or Prarthana Sabha, open to the whole community. The card therefore carries a time and a hall as often as a name.
Sikh Antim Ardas & Bhog Card
A Sikh family typically holds a Sehaj or Akhand Path and ends it with the Bhog and Antim Ardas, followed by Langar. The card gives the Gurdwara or home address and the Bhog time.
Christian Memorial & Prayer Service Card
A Christian notice normally gives the funeral service or Mass time, the church, and the cemetery. Later cards announce the prayer service, the month's mind and the first anniversary.
Besna / Besnu Card (Gujarati)
In Gujarat the notice and the invitation are often one card: the Besnu (condolence sitting) is held within a few days, so the card gives the date, the hour and the hall along with the name.
Antim Sanskar Card
An Antim Sanskar notice is the fastest card a family makes. It goes out within hours, so it carries only what people need to be there: who has passed, when the Antim Yatra leaves, and where the cremation will be.
Rasam Pagri Invitation Card
Rasam Pagri is the ceremony in which the family's elders place the turban on the eldest son, usually on the day of the Terahvi or Bhog. The card is an invitation, so it has to state the day, the hour and the place clearly.
WhatsApp Shok Sandesh Card
Almost every Shok Sandesh travels by WhatsApp: a family group, then a society group, then forwards. The card has to be readable at phone size and carry no detail that might change.
Shok Sandesh Format in Hindi
A Shok Sandesh follows a fixed order, which is why the same format works for every family. Fill the blanks below, or let the editor do it and see the card update as you type.
English Condolence Card
An English card suits notices that go to office lists, school groups or friends in different states. It is shorter and plainer than most Indian-language cards, and it still has room for a photo and the prayer meeting.
Death Poster Maker
A death poster is the single image a family shares to say that someone has passed away: a photo, the name, the dates and one line of prayer. This death poster maker builds it in your browser in about two minutes, and you only pay when the preview looks right.
How it works
- 1
Select a design
Forty-seven designs across Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Sikh and Christian traditions, plus neutral ones.
- 2
Fill in the details
Name, dates, photo, a ready or custom message. The preview redraws as you type.
- 3
Download your card
Pay once with Razorpay for image and PDF, or add the animated video. Re-download edits for 24 hours.
Condolence Card Maker – All Languages
The title, the labels and the ready messages are written natively for each language, not machine-switched. Names print in the right script with the right font.
Online card, print shop or newspaper notice?
Most families use more than one. This is how they differ for the first notice that has to go out quickly.
| ShokSabha card | Print shop designer | Newspaper notice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to make | 2 to 3 minutes, from home | Hours, with back-and-forth | A day or more, booked in advance |
| Cost | Free preview, pay to download | Varies by shop | Varies by paper and size |
| Edit a spelling later | Yes, free for 24 hours | Usually a new job | Not after printing |
| Works on WhatsApp | Yes: image, PDF and video | Shop sends a file | Needs a photo of the page |
| Languages | 10 Indian languages | Depends on the shop | Depends on the paper |
| Photo privacy | Stays on your device | Shared with the shop | Printed publicly |
What is a Shok Sandesh card? (शोक संदेश कार्ड क्या है?)
A Shok Sandesh is the written notice a family sends to relatives and friends after a death. It names the person, gives the date of passing, and often invites people to the Antim Sanskar, Terahvi, Uthala, Besnu or Bhog that follows. A Shradhanjali card is the tribute version, shared by friends and colleagues.
The same notice goes by many names in different places: Shok Sabha, Prarthana Sabha, Besna or Besnu, Uthamna, Dukhad Avsan, Antim Ardas, Rasam Pagri, Punyatithi, Barsi, Month's Mind. The editor lets you rename the heading, so one card type covers all of them.
- Shok Sandesh Card
- Shradhanjali Card
- Terahvi Invitation Card
- Punyatithi / Barsi Card
- Muslim Funeral & Dua Card
- Jain Shok Sandesh & Uthamna Card
- Sikh Antim Ardas & Bhog Card
- Christian Memorial & Prayer Service Card
- Besna / Besnu Card (Gujarati)
- Antim Sanskar Card
- Rasam Pagri Invitation Card
- WhatsApp Shok Sandesh Card
- Shok Sandesh Format in Hindi
- English Condolence Card
- Death Poster Maker
The first few days: a short order of work
Families lose time on the cards because the details keep changing. This order avoids most reprints.
- Within hours. Agree who will be the single contact person, then send a plain Shok Sandesh with the name, date and cremation or burial details.
- Day 1–2. Ask the pandit, imam, granthi or priest for the ritual dates. Do not announce a date you have not confirmed.
- Day 2–3. Book the hall or fix the home address for the prayer meeting; confirm whether a meal will be served.
- Before the event. Send the Terahvi or prayer-meeting card, and a Maps pin in a separate message, at least two days ahead.
Features you will not find on most card sites
Ritual date calculator
Enter the date of passing and get the working dates for Terahvi, Chautha, Soyem, Chehlum and more.
Message library
Condolence lines by relationship in Hindi and English, with a short list of things not to say.
Native numerals
Show dates in १२३, ૧૨૩, ੧੨੩ and other scripts when the family prefers.
Video card
An 8-second 9:16 video for WhatsApp or Instagram status, made in your browser.
Private by design
Photos and names are drawn on your device. We do not store them.
Simple and honest
One payment, no subscription, no auto-renew, and a 24-hour edit pass.
Frequently asked questions
Is ShokSabha free to use?
Choosing a design, typing the details and previewing the card is free and needs no sign-up. The HD, watermark-free download is available once the preview looks right. The pass lasts 24 hours so you can fix a spelling and download again.
Which languages can I make a card in?
Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and Assamese. Titles, labels and ready messages switch with the language, and you can type your own text in any of them.
What formats do I get after payment?
A print-ready A4 PNG, an A4 PDF, and an 8-second 9:16 video for WhatsApp status or Instagram stories. You can also share straight to WhatsApp on phones that support it.
Is my family's photo safe?
The card is built inside your browser. Your photo, the name and the dates are not uploaded to our servers. Only the payment goes to Razorpay.
Will the card print well?
The download is 2480 × 3508 pixels, which is A4 at 300 dpi. That prints cleanly at A4 and A5 on a home or shop printer. For a flex banner or large poster, ask the print shop for a vector redraw.
Can I get a refund?
If the payment went through but the download did not work on your device, write to us within 7 days and we will refund it. The refund policy page has the details.
Can I use these cards for a company or a school?
Yes. Put the organisation's name in the Sent by field, and edit the family line to something like 'Staff and Management'.
How do I make a Shok Sandesh card in Hindi?
Open the editor, choose Hindi, pick a design and type the name, dates and message in Devanagari. Add a photo and crop it to the face. The preview updates as you type. When it looks right, unlock the HD download.
What should I write in a Shok Sandesh card?
Keep it short: the name with स्वर्गीय, the date of passing, one line of prayer, the prayer-meeting or cremation details if you are inviting people, and a family contact. Three ready Hindi messages are built in, and there is a message library with more.
How do I share a Shok Sandesh card on WhatsApp?
After the download is unlocked, use Share on WhatsApp on a supported phone, or save the PNG and attach it in the chat. For status or stories, the 9:16 video is the better format.
Can I download the card as a PDF?
Yes. The paid pass includes a print-ready A4 PDF and PNG. A pass lasts 24 hours, so you can correct a spelling and download again.
Can I add a Sanskrit shloka or my own line?
Yes. The message box accepts any text, including ॐ शांति शांति शांति or a verse from your tradition, and prints it in the card's font.
Which card types are available?
Shok Sandesh, Shradhanjali, Terahvi or prayer meeting, Punyatithi or Barsi, Antim Sanskar, Besna or Besnu, Rasam Pagri, plus Muslim, Jain, Sikh and Christian designs. Heading and event names are editable, so one card type can serve Uthala, Chautha, Bhog or a month's mind.
Do I need to sign up or install an app?
No. The editor runs in your phone or computer browser, with no account and no app. Your work is saved in the browser so a refresh does not lose it.