What do you write on a retirement invitation?

Name the person retiring with their position and years of service, invite the guest to the farewell programme, and give the date, time and venue. A short line of thanks, such as honouring years of dedicated service, sets the tone.

Can juniors make a farewell invitation for a college batch?

Yes. Start from the farewell design, add the batch name, the theme and the dress code, and share the link in the class group. Students reply from their phones, which makes food and venue planning easier.

Should the retiree see the invitation before it is sent?

It is courteous to check the name, title and years of service with them or their family first. Some offices keep the programme a surprise and check the details quietly with a close colleague instead.

Farewell and retirement invitation cards for seniors, teachers and colleagues

Honour a colleague’s years of service or send off a graduating batch, with the programme, the venue and a reply link.

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What goes on a farewell or retirement invitation card?

A farewell card names the person or batch being honoured, the organisers, the date, the time and the venue. A retirement card often adds the person’s position and years of service, and a line of thanks for their work.

In Nepali offices this is often a बिदाई समारोह, with speeches, a token of love (माया चिनो) and a meal. The card can list the programme and let colleagues reply so the organisers know the numbers.

Updated 25 September 2026

Office and retirement programmes

The retiree’s name, position and years of service.
The organising office, department or staff association.
The programme: welcome, speeches, the token of love and the meal.
Venue with a map link and a reply link.

College farewells

Juniors hosting a farewell for the graduating batch can add a dress code, a theme and a photo of the class. Share the link in the batch group and count replies on the dashboard.

Designs to start from

Farewell · Modern Minimalist

Farewell Programme

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A mortarboard card for college farewells and office send-offs.

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Retirement · Modern Minimalist

Sewa Farewell

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A laurel wreath on sage for a retirement send-off.

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Farewell and retirement: common questions

What do you write on a retirement invitation?: Name the person retiring with their position and years of service, invite the guest to the farewell programme, and give the date, time and venue. A short line of thanks, such as honouring years of dedicated service, sets the tone.
Can juniors make a farewell invitation for a college batch?: Yes. Start from the farewell design, add the batch name, the theme and the dress code, and share the link in the class group. Students reply from their phones, which makes food and venue planning easier.
Should the retiree see the invitation before it is sent?: It is courteous to check the name, title and years of service with them or their family first. Some offices keep the programme a surprise and check the details quietly with a close colleague instead.

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Pick a design, type the names and the date, and share the link. Free to start, RSVPs included.

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Farewell and retirement invitation cards for seniors, teachers and colleagues

Honour a colleague’s years of service or send off a graduating batch, with the programme, the venue and a reply link.

See these designs Start from blank

What goes on a farewell or retirement invitation card?

Updated 25 September 2026

Office and retirement programmes

The retiree’s name, position and years of service.
The organising office, department or staff association.
The programme: welcome, speeches, the token of love and the meal.
Venue with a map link and a reply link.

College farewells

Juniors hosting a farewell for the graduating batch can add a dress code, a theme and a photo of the class. Share the link in the batch group and count replies on the dashboard.

Designs to start from

Farewell · Modern Minimalist

Farewell Programme

English only

A mortarboard card for college farewells and office send-offs.

Preview Customize

Retirement · Modern Minimalist

Sewa Farewell

English only

A laurel wreath on sage for a retirement send-off.

Preview Customize

See the full gallery

FAQ

Farewell and retirement: common questions

What do you write on a retirement invitation?: Name the person retiring with their position and years of service, invite the guest to the farewell programme, and give the date, time and venue. A short line of thanks, such as honouring years of dedicated service, sets the tone.
Can juniors make a farewell invitation for a college batch?: Yes. Start from the farewell design, add the batch name, the theme and the dress code, and share the link in the class group. Students reply from their phones, which makes food and venue planning easier.
Should the retiree see the invitation before it is sent?: It is courteous to check the name, title and years of service with them or their family first. Some offices keep the programme a surprise and check the details quietly with a close colleague instead.

Keep reading

Make your card tonight

Pick a design, type the names and the date, and share the link. Free to start, RSVPs included.

Browse designs