How Do I Put Two Loved Ones on One Memorial Shirt?

Yes, you can put two loved ones on one memorial shirt, and when it is laid out well it can be one of the most meaningful tributes a family wears. The best two-person memorial shirts use two portraits of the same size placed side by side inside one shared frame, such as a heart, two joined ovals, or a soft sky background, with each person's name and dates kept right next to their own photo. Below we cover the layouts that work, how to match two very different photos, what to write, and how to order shirts for the whole family.

When families choose a two-person memorial shirt

Grief does not always arrive one person at a time. We hear from families in many situations where one shirt honoring two people feels right:

• Grandparents or a married couple. A husband and wife who were together for decades, sometimes passing within months of each other. Many families want them shown side by side, just as they lived.
• Parents. Adult children who have lost both mom and dad and want a shirt for a reunion, an anniversary, or a holiday gathering.
• Siblings or cousins. Two brothers, two sisters, or cousins who grew up together.
• A parent and child. One of the hardest kinds of loss, where the family wants them together on the same shirt.
• A loved one and a pet. Some families include the dog or cat who never left that person's side.
• Adding a second loved one to an older design. A family already wore a memorial shirt for grandpa, and now grandma has passed too.

If you are honoring a single person, our posts on what a memorial shirt for a husband or wife should say and what a memorial shirt for a mom or dad should say are a good place to start.

Layouts that work for two photos

The layout decides whether the shirt feels like one tribute or two pictures that happen to share a shirt. These are the options we see families choose most.

Side by side, same size

This is the most popular choice and the easiest to read from across a room. Both portraits are cropped to the same shape, usually ovals, circles, or rounded rectangles, and placed at the same height. Neither person looks more important than the other. It works especially well for couples and parents.

Joined inside one frame

A shared frame ties the two photos together. Two ovals linked by a heart, two portraits inside one large heart, or both faces set against the same sky, sunset, or field of flowers all say these two belong together. This is a good fit when you want the shirt to feel soft and warm instead of formal.

Slightly overlapped

Overlapping the portraits a little, with one just behind the other's shoulder, feels close and natural, like a photo of two people leaning in. It also helps when one photo is smaller or has a busy background, since part of it can be tucked behind the other.

Stacked or front and back

Stacking one photo above the other is less common on the front because it makes the design tall. A better option for some families is one photo on the front and the second on the back, or a large shared design on the back with a small heart or initials on the front. Our post on fitting multiple names on a family reunion or memorial shirt covers what to do when the list of names grows beyond two.

How to make two different photos look like a pair

Almost every family has this problem: one photo is a bright phone picture from last year, and the other is a faded print from the 1980s. Here is how a good designer brings them together:

1. Match the crop. Both faces should be about the same size inside their frames, with similar space above the head. This one step does more than anything else.
2. Match the color. If one photo is black and white, turning both to black and white or a warm sepia often looks more intentional than mixing color with gray.
3. Even out brightness. A dark photo next to a bright one looks unbalanced. Small adjustments make them feel like they belong together.
4. Simplify the backgrounds. Removing busy backgrounds, such as a kitchen or a crowded party, and replacing them with one soft shared background makes the pair look calm and connected.
5. Start with the best copy you can find. A clear scan beats a photo of a photo. Our guide on how to scan an old printed photo for a memorial shirt walks through it step by step.

If you are not sure your photos are good enough, send them anyway. Our team can tell you what will print well and help lay out the design through Have LuxPort Design It.

What to write on a memorial shirt for two people

With two portraits, the words should stay short so the faces remain the focus. A simple structure works well: one shared line, then each name and dates under the right photo.

Shared lines for couples

• Forever Together
• Together Again
• Reunited in Heaven
• Two Hearts, One Love
• Married 52 Years, Together Forever (use your real number)

Shared lines for parents and grandparents

• In Loving Memory of Mom and Dad
• Our Angels, Mom and Dad
• Forever in Our Hearts, Grandma and Grandpa
• The Roots of Our Family
• Siempre en Nuestros Corazones

For more Spanish wording ideas, see what memorial shirts can say in Spanish.

Shared lines for siblings, a parent and child, or friends

• Brothers Forever
• Sisters by Heart, Angels by Grace
• Always Together
• Until We Meet Again
• Loved Beyond Words, Missed Beyond Measure

Names and dates

Use the same font, size, and color for both names so the shirt feels balanced. Keep each name and its dates directly under that person's photo. With two people, years only (for example 1948 to 2025) usually look cleaner than full dates. Our post on whether memorial shirts should show full dates or just the years explains the tradeoffs.

Choosing the shirt color

Shirt color changes how two portraits look. White and heather white keep skin tones natural and work well with a soft sky or watercolor background. Black makes photos pop and looks dignified, and it is a common choice for services. Soft colors like lavender, light blue, or pink can honor a favorite color of one or both loved ones. If the family cannot agree, our guide on what color memorial shirts should be can help.

How the photos are printed

Our memorial shirts are printed with DTF (direct-to-film) transfers, which reproduce full-color photos, soft gradients, and fine details like hair and eyes. The design is printed onto film, checked, and then pressed onto each shirt, so two faces side by side keep their detail and color.

Ordering two-photo memorial shirts for the whole family

Families often order for a funeral, a celebration of life, a death anniversary, or a reunion where both loved ones are remembered. A few tips make it easier:

1. Pick one family member to collect everything. Both photos, the exact spelling of each name, dates, and the saying.
2. Double-check spelling. Have a second relative read the names and dates before you approve the proof.
3. Gather sizes in one place. A shared list or group text works. Include kids' and adult sizes, and add a few extras for relatives who join late. Our post on ordering custom memorial shirts for a large group has a simple checklist.
4. Review the proof carefully. Make sure each name sits under the right photo and both faces look natural.

You can see shirt styles and options on our custom memorial shirts page or browse the memorial and celebration of life shirts collection. If you already have a design, start with our custom memorial shirt listing. Shirts are delivered by shipping or by local delivery in eligible areas; we do not offer in-store pickup.

A gentle note for families

Choosing photos of two people you have lost can bring up a lot at once. There is no wrong choice. Some families pick the formal portraits from the funeral program, and others choose the candid photo of the two of them laughing at a birthday party. Pick the faces you want to remember, and we will take care of making them look their best.

Frequently asked questions

Can you put two people on one memorial shirt?

Yes. Two photos on one memorial shirt is a common request, especially for grandparents, parents who passed close together, siblings, or a parent and child. The two portraits are usually placed side by side, overlapped slightly inside one frame, or stacked, with each name and set of dates kept close to the right photo so nobody is confused about who is who.

What is the best layout for two photos on a memorial shirt?

For most families, side-by-side portraits of the same size work best because neither person looks more important. A shared frame such as a heart, a sky background, or two joined ovals makes the design feel like one tribute instead of two separate pictures. If one photo is much smaller or lower quality, an overlapped or stacked layout can hide that difference.

What if the two photos do not match?

That is normal. One photo might be a color phone picture and the other a decades-old black-and-white print. A designer can crop both to the same shape and size, match the brightness, and sometimes turn both photos black and white or sepia so they look like a pair. Our guide on scanning an old printed photo explains how to get the best copy of an older picture.

How should the names and dates be arranged for two loved ones?

Put each person's name and dates directly under or beside their own photo, in the same font and size for both. A shared line such as "Forever Together" or "In Loving Memory" can sit above or below the pair. If you are unsure whether to use full dates or just the years, keeping it to the years gives you more room and looks cleaner with two people.

Can one person be added to an existing memorial shirt design later?

Often, yes. If your family already has a memorial design for one loved one, we can usually rework it to add a second photo and name, for example when a grandparent passes and the family wants both grandparents together on the shirt. Send us the original design or photo files when you request a quote.

How do I order a two-photo memorial shirt from LuxPort Print Co?

Request a quote and send both photos, the names, dates, any short saying, your shirt color, and sizes, or call (844) 589-7678. If you do not have a design yet, our team can lay it out for you, and you review a proof before anything prints.

LuxPort Print Co, 10730 Potranco Rd Suite 122-507, San Antonio, TX 78251.