Share a photo, a name, a date, or a few words. We turn them into custom memorial T-shirts for your family, church group, or celebration of life. NW Custom Apparel prints in-house in Milton, Washington, and has been family-owned since 1977. Send us your design idea, quantity, and needed-by date. We review it with you before anything prints.
Or Call 253-922-5793 to talk it through.
Not sure where to start? Send us your photo and your date and we will tell you what is possible.
Custom memorial T-shirts are personalized shirts printed with a photo, name, dates, or message to honor someone who has died. Families wear them at funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life. Designs stay simple or grow detailed, based on what your family wants.
Popular memorial shirt styles include:
A clear portrait leads most designs. We place the photo, then add the name, the dates, and any message. Many families add a nickname, a favorite saying, or a symbol on the back.
Funeral T-shirts for family usually mean one approved design in many sizes. Immediate family, cousins, church members, and friends often wear the same shirt. Pick one person to collect sizes and quantities. If your family follows Samoan traditions, read our guide to Samoan funeral T-shirts.
Here is what works well for photo memorial shirts, in loving memory shirts, and RIP designs.
Portrait-led layouts need a sharp, well-lit photo. Send the original file, not a screenshot or a social media copy. Dark, tiny, or heavily cropped photos lose detail. If your only photo is small, send it anyway. Our artwork team will review it and suggest options.
Short wording prints cleanest. A name, two dates, and one line are enough. Too many elements crowd the shirt and shrink the portrait. A cross, a dove, a flag, or a paw print adds meaning without clutter. For more layout ideas, read how to design a custom T-shirt.
Shirt color changes how a photo looks, so your proof shows the design on the color you pick. Front and back prints are common for memorial orders. Use our T-shirt sizing guide before you collect sizes. Ask which long-sleeve and hoodie styles are available for your date.
Use the order form or call 253-922-5793. Send the largest photo file you have. If you do not have sizes yet, send the quantity and we sort sizes out together.
We send a digital proof of your shirt. Read every word aloud, then ask a second family member to check the spelling. Production starts after you approve the proof.
We confirm timing once your proof is approved and your date is known. See what happens on our production floor in how we produce your order. Delivery terms sit in our shipping and delivery policy.
Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing applies water-based ink straight to the shirt with an inkjet printer. We run Kornit Storm Hexa DTG printers in-house, with built-in pretreatment.
Memorial shirt printing method guide
| Your design | Method to ask about | What decides it |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed portrait or multicolor art | DTG | Garment, fabric, and quantity |
| Larger run with a simple design | Screen printing | Artwork and print count |
| Fabric outside DTG range | Ask our team | We assess fabric, color, and timing |
DTG suits detailed, full-color artwork on suitable garments. Our direct-to-garment printing services page covers the method in full. For fabric guidance, see DTG printing practices on different fabrics.
Quantity, fabric, color, schedule, and print placement shape the recommendation. A large run of one simple design sometimes costs less with screen printing. Compare options in DTG vs. DTF vs. screen printing, or browse all of our custom apparel services.
Price depends on a few clear factors, and we quote after we see your design and quantities. Your quote reflects:
For general guidance, see our custom apparel pricing page.
Send four things: your photo or artwork, your quantity, your shirt preference, and your needed-by date. We reply with a confirmed price, not a guess. Start with the order form or call us.
Name one contact person. Collect all sizes in one list. Approve one final design. This keeps names, sizes, and counts from getting mixed up across relatives.
Tell us your date first. We check it against our schedule and tell you honestly if it works.
Hear from our satisfied clients who have made us their go-to provider for momorial and RIP t-shirts and have seen the difference quality makes.
Call 253-922-5793 and talk through your photo, quantities, and date with our team. We print in Milton and serve families in Tacoma, Seattle, and across Western Washington. Learn more about our family-owned shop, see real work in our example of work gallery, or read general customer feedback on our reviews page. Reviews cover all of our work, not only memorial orders.
You approve names, dates, and spelling before we print. This step protects a tribute from avoidable mistakes. See our production process for the full path from quote to finished shirts.
Send us your photo, quantity, size list, and needed-by date. We review everything and reply with next steps. Prefer to talk? Call 253-922-5793 and we walk through it with you.
Within 10 business days of approval: Full printed order, inspected, and shipped to your Washington address via UPS with tracking — or ready for local pickup at our Milton, WA showroom.
Phone: 1-800-851-3671
Email: sales@nwcustomapparel.com
Showroom: 2025 Freeman Rd E, Milton, WA 98354
Shop Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Minimum order: Varies by printing method from 12 to 48 pieces
Standard turnaround: 10 business days from approved art proof
Yes, we print photos on custom memorial T-shirts. Send the largest, clearest file you have. We review the image, suggest layout options, and show you a proof before printing.
Yes, matching funeral T-shirts for family are a common order. Choose one design, name one contact, and send one list of sizes and quantities. We build one proof for everyone to approve.
Most designs include a name, dates, and a photo. Many add one short message or a small symbol. Fewer elements print cleaner and keep the portrait large.
Yes, our artwork team helps shape the layout. You do not need a funeral shirt design template to start. Send a photo and your wording, and we prepare a proof for your review.
Price depends on quantity, shirt style, print locations, artwork work, and date. We quote after we see your design and sizes. Read our pricing guidance, then send your details for a confirmed price.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 days. Timing depends on your date and our schedule, so call early. Proof approval, shirt availability, order size, and delivery method all matter. We tell you honestly if your service date works. Ask about rush options.
Yes, we print for funerals, memorials, and celebrations of life. Designs range from a quiet portrait to a bright, colorful tribute. Tell us the tone your family wants. Remembering a pet? See our pet memorial gifts.
Yes, we serve families across Washington from our Milton shop. Pick up at our showroom or ask about shipping. Our Milton service area page lists nearby cities.
Custom memorial T-shirts take a few clear details: a photo, your wording, a quantity, and your date. Share them and we plan the next steps together.
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