Shradhanjali and Death Ceremony Invitation Wording in Nepali

Writing an invitation after a death in the family is hard. The wording needs to be calm, clear and respectful, and it usually has to be done quickly. This page gives you simple text you can adapt for a shradhanjali sabha (condolence meeting), a shraddha, a barkhi (first death anniversary) or a memorial service.

If you want to share it as a quiet, simple card, you can use a shraddha and memorial card.

What to include

• The name of the person who has passed away, with स्व. (late) before it
• Optionally, their age and the date they passed away
• The type of gathering: shradhanjali sabha, shraddha, barkhi or prayer meeting
• Date, time and venue
• The family members inviting, often “शोकसन्तप्त परिवार” (the grieving family)

Keep colours and decoration minimal. White, grey or a soft cream background with a lamp, lotus or photo is enough.

Shradhanjali sabha invitation (Nepali)

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली

हाम्रा पूज्य बुबा स्व. हरि प्रसाद पौडेलज्यूको मिति २०८३ असोज ५ गते ७८ वर्षको उमेरमा निधन भएकाले उहाँको दिवंगत आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना गर्दै आयोजना गरिएको श्रद्धाञ्जली सभामा हजुरको उपस्थितिका लागि अनुरोध गर्दछौं।

मिति: ..................
समय: दिउँसो २ बजे
स्थान: हाम्रो निवास, भक्तपुर

शोकसन्तप्त: पौडेल परिवार

Shraddha or barkhi invitation (Nepali)

॥ ॐ शान्ति ॥

हाम्री पूज्य आमा स्व. लक्ष्मी देवी शर्माको प्रथम वार्षिक श्राद्ध (बर्खी) निम्न मितिमा गर्ने भएकाले उक्त अवसरमा उपस्थित भई श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गरिदिनुहुन अनुरोध गर्दछौं।

मिति: ..................
समय: बिहान ९ बजे · भोज: दिउँसो १२ बजे
स्थान: हाम्रो निवास

निवेदक: शर्मा परिवार

Traditions differ between families and communities, so check the correct term and ritual with your priest or elders before sharing.

Memorial service or prayer meeting (English)

In loving memory of

Late Hari Prasad Paudel

Please join us for a prayer meeting to remember his life and pray for his peace.

Date: ........ · 2 PM
Venue: Our residence, Bhaktapur

The Paudel family

For a church or Christian memorial

A service of thanksgiving for the life of the late Maria Rai will be held at Gyaneshwor Church. Friends and family are warmly invited.

A short message to send with the card

बुबाको श्रद्धाञ्जली सभाको विवरण यहाँ छ: [link] उपस्थित हुन मिलेमा धन्यवाद।

The details of Father’s prayer meeting are here: [link]. Thank you for your support at this time.

Notes on tone

• Use the formal स्व. and ज्यू forms throughout.
• Avoid emojis, bright colours and decorative fonts.
• A photo of the person is welcome, and often appreciated by relatives abroad.
• If you do not want replies, you can simply leave out any RSVP line.

Condolence meeting notice for an office or organisation

When a colleague or a member of an organisation passes away, offices often hold a short condolence meeting. The notice is brief:

शोक सभा सम्बन्धी सूचना

यस संस्थाका सदस्य स्व. ...........................ज्यूको निधनप्रति गहिरो दुःख व्यक्त गर्दै आज दिउँसो ३ बजे सभाहलमा शोक सभा आयोजना गरिएको छ। सम्पूर्ण कर्मचारीहरूलाई उपस्थितिका लागि अनुरोध छ।

A condolence meeting for the late ................. will be held today at 3 PM in the meeting hall. All staff are requested to attend.

Wording for the 13th day (तेह्रौं दिन) and other rites

Some families hold a gathering on the thirteenth day, at the end of the mourning period, or at a monthly or six-monthly shraddha. The same format works; just name the rite:

स्व. ...........................ज्यूको तेह्रौं दिनको कार्यक्रममा उपस्थित भइदिनुहुन अनुरोध गर्दछौं।

Newar, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim families have their own practices and terms. Ask a family elder or religious leader which words are right for your tradition.

A short line to add a photo

Many families add a photo with a line beneath it such as “सदैव हाम्रो सम्झनामा” (always in our memory) or “Forever in our hearts”. Choose a photo in which the person looks as family remembers them.

Make the card online

The shraddha and memorial templates use quiet colours and serif lettering. Type the name, the dates and the venue, add a photo and share one link with family near and far.