How Do Families Order Memorial Shirts in Different Sizes Weeks After the Service?

Families order memorial shirts in different sizes weeks after the service by reordering the exact same design on the same product and shirt color as the first order. One person keeps the master record: the final approved design file, the wording and dates as printed, the product, the color, and the print option. Then each household, or one organizer, orders the sizes still needed and reads the new proof carefully before approving. At LuxPort, the memorial adult tee was $24.99 front only when this post went live, in Black or White.

The first memorial shirt order usually happens in a hurry, with a lot going on. A few weeks later, the second wave arrives: a cousin who flew in without a shirt, a grandchild who needs a bigger size, an aunt in another state who saw the photos, or a family planning a balloon release, a headstone visit, or a first birthday without their loved one. This guide is about that second order. It covers what to save from the first order, how to collect the new sizes, how to keep the shirts matching for family photos, what the live memorial product offers, and how to avoid the mistakes that tend to show up on a later order.

If you are planning the first order, start with our guides to ordering memorial shirts for a large group, what to put on a memorial shirt, and how much memorial shirts cost. This post picks up after the service.

Why Do Families Need More Memorial Shirts After the Service?

It is very common, and it does not mean anything went wrong with the first order. A few of the usual reasons:

• Someone was missed. Relatives who could not travel, coworkers, church family, or close friends ask for a shirt after seeing the photos.
• A size was off. A guessed size did not fit, or a growing kid needs the next size up.
• A later gathering is coming. Families wear memorial shirts again for a celebration of life held later, a graveside visit, a birthday remembrance, or a first holiday.
• Someone wants a warmer layer. In cooler months, a family member may want the same design on a crewneck or hoodie instead of a tee.
• Out-of-town family wants to match. Relatives in other cities want the same shirt shipped to their own door.

All of these are easy to handle when the first order's details were saved. They get harder when the family has to rebuild the design from a phone screenshot of a shirt.

What Makes a Later Memorial Order Match the First One?

Matching comes from repeating the same choices, not from describing them again. Four things need to be the same as the first run.

1. The same final design file

Use the final approved file, not an earlier draft and not a photo of a printed shirt. A photo of a shirt picks up fabric texture, wrinkles, and lighting, and it will not print as cleanly as the original. If the original photo of your loved one was a scan, keep the scan too. Our guide to scanning an old printed photo for a memorial shirt explains why the original file matters.

2. The same wording, names, and dates

Copy the wording exactly as it appeared on the approved proof, including the spelling of names, nicknames in quotation marks, accent marks, and the date format. If the first shirts said 1958 to 2026 with a dash, the second order should say the same thing the same way.

3. The same product

Different products can mean a different shirt and a different set of colors. If the first order was placed on the Custom Memorial Shirts product, reorder there. If the family used the upload-your-picture custom tee for the first run, reorder on that same product. Switching products halfway through is one of the quickest ways to end up with shirts that do not quite match in a group photo.

4. The same shirt color and print option

Order the same color and the same print setup, front only or front and back. When this post was published, the memorial product listed Black or White only, while the upload-your-picture tee listed White, Black, Gray, Navy, and Red. So if the first shirts were Navy on the upload tee, the second order belongs on the upload tee, because the memorial product did not list Navy that day. Our posts on whether two separate orders with the same design still match and reordering the same custom shirts later go deeper on keeping separate orders consistent.

Who Should Keep the Master Design Record?

Pick one person. It is usually whoever placed the first order, but it can be any organized family member who will still have the files in a month.

What goes in the master record

• The final approved design file, front and back if there was a back print.
• The original photo file of your loved one, full size.
• The wording and dates typed out exactly as printed.
• The product name and link, the shirt color, and the print option.
• The order confirmation email from the first order.
• The size list from the first order, so you know who already has a shirt.

Save it in two places, such as a shared family folder and an email to yourself. Family phones get replaced, and group chats get long. A single folder named with your loved one's name and the word shirts saves a lot of searching later.

Why one keeper matters

When three relatives each forward their own copy of the design, small differences creep in: one copy is cropped, one is an early draft, one is a screenshot. One keeper with one file means every household orders the same shirt.

How Do You Collect Sizes for a Second Memorial Order?

A second order usually covers fewer people spread across more places, so the size list needs a little more care than the first one.

Start from the first order's list

Mark who already has a shirt and who still needs one. That keeps you from ordering a duplicate for someone who was covered the first time, and it shows who was missed.

Ask for sizes in writing

Text or email each person and ask them to reply with their size and style in writing. For kids, ask for the size they wear now, and remember that a few weeks can change that. A written list beats sizes collected by memory at a family dinner. For a ready-made list layout, see what belongs on a group shirt spreadsheet, and for fit questions, see how custom T-shirt sizes run.

Note the style, not just the size

On the memorial product, a size goes with a style: adult tee, youth tee, toddler tee, youth crewneck, adult crewneck, or adult hoodie. Write both on the list, such as Adult Tee XL or Youth Tee M, so nobody gets a tee when they asked for a crewneck.

What Sizes, Styles, and Colors Does the Memorial Shirt Offer?

These options were checked on the live Custom Memorial Shirts product page when this post was published. Always check the page before ordering, because options can change.

• Colors: Black or White.
• Adult tee: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
• Youth tee: XS, S, M, L, XL.
• Toddler tee: 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T.
• Youth crewneck: S, M, L, XL.
• Adult crewneck: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
• Adult hoodie: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.
• Print: front only, or front and back.

If the first shirts were black, stay black. If they were white, stay white. Our posts on choosing a black or white shirt for a photo print and wearing a black shirt to a funeral help if the family is still deciding for a later gathering.

Mixing tees, crewnecks, and hoodies

Adding a crewneck or hoodie in a later order is a nice option for cooler weather. A tee and a hoodie will never look identical, since they are different garments, but the same design and the same color keep them looking like one family set. Check the proof to see how the design sits on that style before approving.

Should Each Household Order Separately or Should One Person Order for Everyone?

Both work. Pick the one that fits how spread out the family is.

Each household orders its own

This is simplest when relatives live in different cities. The keeper shares the design file, product link, color, and print option, and each household places its own order with its own sizes and its own shipping address at checkout. Every household should say in its order note or message that it is a repeat of an earlier memorial design, so the new order is set up from the same file.

One organizer orders for everyone

This is easier when most people live nearby or will be together at the next gathering. The organizer collects the written sizes, places one order, and hands out the shirts. Our guide to labeling and handing out group shirts without mix-ups helps when the box arrives.

Larger second orders

When this post was published, the memorial product page described a Family Order Concierge for orders of 13 or more shirts. It includes design and order coordination, a simple size list shared with the family, collecting everyone's sizes, organizing one order, and delivering to one address or shipping to family members. If the second wave is that large, send us a message before ordering, as the product page asks.

How Do You Avoid Mistakes on a Later Memorial Order?

Most problems on a second order are small and avoidable. Here is where they usually show up.

• A date typo. Someone retypes the dates instead of reusing the file, and one digit changes. Compare every date on the new proof against the first shirt.
• An old draft. A relative forwards an earlier version of the design from before the final changes. Use only the keeper's final file.
• A different color. Someone picks White when the family wore Black. Write the color in the message to every household.
• A different product. Someone orders from a different listing that does not match the first run. Share the exact product link.
• A missing back print. The first shirts had a back print and the reorder is set to front only. Confirm the print option on the list.
• A low-quality photo. Someone sends a screenshot of the shirt instead of the original photo file. Use the original.

A proof comes with every order on the memorial product, and nothing prints until you approve it. Read the new proof out loud against the saved file before approving. Our checklist on what to check on your shirt proof walks through every line.

What If the Family Wants to Change Something on the Second Order?

Sometimes the family realizes after the service that they want a different photo, a nickname added, or a short Bible verse on the back. That is fine, but decide which goal comes first.

• If matching comes first, reorder the exact same design. Changes, even small ones, will show in a group photo next to the first shirts.
• If the change matters more, treat the second order as a new design for a new occasion, such as a one-year remembrance or a birthday gathering, and proof it fresh from start to finish.
• If you only want to add a back print, the front can stay the same. On the memorial product, back printing was $5 more per item when this post was published. Just know that the second-round shirts will have a back print the first-round shirts do not.

For ideas on a new design for a later remembrance, see celebration of life shirts and in loving memory shirts.

How Much Do Memorial Shirts Cost on a Later Order?

A later order is priced at whatever the product page shows on the day you order. These prices were checked on the live Custom Memorial Shirts page when this post was published:

• Adult tee: $24.99 front only or $29.99 front and back.
• Youth tee: $19.99 front only or $24.99 front and back.
• Toddler tee: $19.99 front only or $24.99 front and back.
• Youth crewneck: $29.99 front only or $34.99 front and back.
• Adult crewneck: $36.99 front only or $41.99 front and back.
• Adult hoodie: $39.99 front only or $44.99 front and back.

If the first order was on the upload-your-picture custom tee or the design-your-own custom T-shirt, those were $24.99 front only or $29.99 front and back that day. For example, three adult memorial tees with front printing came to $74.97 before shipping and tax. Shipping and tax are shown at checkout.

LuxPort Print Co prints in San Antonio and ships through USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with local delivery available in San Antonio. Delivery options show at checkout based on the address. Pickup is not offered. Learn more on our custom T-shirt printing in San Antonio page, or browse the memorial and celebration of life shirts collection.

How Should Families Care for Memorial Shirts Between Gatherings?

Memorial shirts are often worn a few times a year and kept for a long time. Wash them inside out in cold water, skip fabric softener on the print, hang or tumble dry on low, and do not iron directly on the design. Fold them with the print facing in and store them somewhere cool and dry. Our guides on how to wash custom printed shirts and keeping a black printed shirt looking deep black cover the details.

Quick Checklist for a Memorial Shirt Reorder

1. Pick one family member to keep the master design record.
2. Find the final approved design file and the original photo, not a screenshot.
3. Copy the names, dates, and wording exactly as printed.
4. Share the exact product link, shirt color, and print option with everyone.
5. Mark who already has a shirt on the first order's size list.
6. Collect new sizes and styles in writing.
7. Decide whether households order separately or one person orders for all.
8. For 13 or more shirts, message us before ordering.
9. Read the new proof against the saved file before approving.
10. Save the second order's confirmation with the first one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our family order more memorial shirts after the funeral or service?

Yes. Families order more memorial shirts weeks or even months later for relatives who missed the first order, for people who need a different size, or for a later gathering. The key is to reorder the same design file, the same wording, the same product, and the same shirt color as the first order so the new shirts match.

What do we need to make a later memorial shirt order match the first one?

Keep the final approved design file, the exact wording and dates as printed, the product name, the shirt color, the print option (front only or front and back), and the order confirmation email. With those details, a second order can be set up to match the first instead of being rebuilt from memory.

Can each household order its own memorial shirt sizes separately?

Yes. Each household can place its own order with its own sizes and ship it to its own address at checkout. It works best when one family member holds the master design file and shares the same file, product, and color with everyone, so every household orders the same shirt.

What sizes and colors does the LuxPort memorial shirt come in?

When this post was published, the Custom Memorial Shirts product listed Black or White, with adult tees in S through 3XL, youth tees in XS through XL, toddler tees in 2T through 5T, youth crewnecks in S through XL, adult crewnecks in S through 3XL, and adult hoodies in S through 3XL. Check the live product page before ordering, since options can change.

How much do memorial shirts cost if we order more later?

When this post was published, the memorial adult tee was $24.99 front only or $29.99 front and back, toddler and youth tees were $19.99 front or $24.99 front and back, youth crewnecks were $29.99 or $34.99, adult crewnecks were $36.99 or $41.99, and adult hoodies were $39.99 or $44.99. A later order is priced at whatever the product page shows on the day you order.

Should we check the proof again on a second memorial order?

Yes. Read every name, date, and line of wording on the new proof against the first shirt or the saved file before approving. A later order is exactly where a date typo, a missing accent, or an old draft of the file can slip in.

Can we change the memorial design for the second order?

You can, but the new shirts will not match the first ones in family photos. If the goal is matching, reorder the same file. If you want a different design for a later gathering such as an anniversary or a birthday remembrance, treat it as a new design and proof it fresh.

When your family is ready, start on the Custom Memorial Shirts page, browse the FAQ, or send us a message with the saved design and the sizes you still need. We are here to help your family finish the set with care.

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