Book,Panel, 24x36 picture, 8pg obituary

Hey Queens & Kings! Welcome to the family! I am truly honored that you’re here and ready to take this journey with me. My name is Somalia Carter, and after 15 years as a graphic designer and thousands of obituaries created, I’m excited to teach you everything I’ve learned, the skills, the business, the printing, the customer service, all of it. This space is dedicated to: ✨ Learning the art of obituary design ✨ Building and growing your own obituary agency ✨ Understanding the printing side of the business ✨ Developing relationships with funeral homes & print shops ✨ Creating a premium, high-quality client experience Whether you're just starting or sharpening your skills, you belong here. Some of the classes are pre-recorded, so move at your own pace. Ask questions. Share wins. Seek help when needed. We are all here to grow, together. Most importantly, I want you to remember this: You are learning a skill that impacts families in their most vulnerable moments. This work matters. YOU matter. And I’m proud of you for doing this. Let’s get to work. Let’s build your agency. Let’s change the standard of obituary design forever. Welcome, family. 💛— Somalia

This is your reminder that progress matters more than perfection. If you’ve completed an assignment, practiced a layout, redesigned an obituary, or even tried something new, post it. This space is for learning, growth, and support, not judgment. You don’t have to feel “ready.”You don’t have to feel confident yet. You just have to be willing to try. Sharing your work helps you: - build confidence - get constructive feedback - learn from others - and track your own growth over time Post your work in the appropriate category (Obituaries), tell us what you were going for, and let’s grow together. I’m proud of you for showing up. 💛✨

Hey family! I just learned how to create categories in Skool, so our classroom is officially leveling UP! 🙌🏽 These new sections are here to keep everything organized, easy to find, and even more supportive as you grow your obituary business. Here’s how we’re breaking it down: 🎉 Wins Share your victories, big or small! A new client? Finished an assignment? Got your first funeral home “yes”? We want to celebrate you. 💎 Gems Any tips, shortcuts, resources, or lessons you learn along the way… drop them here. Help your peers shine too. 🥳 Fun Memes, laughs, personality posts… this is where we keep the energy high and the vibes GOOD. 📖 Obituaries Anything related to design, templates, questions, critiques, or examples. This is your creative lab. 👭 Peer Support Stuck on something? Need feedback? Want accountability? Your classmates are here to help, we rise together. 🏆 Competition When we run contests, challenges, and skill-building competitions, they’ll live right here. Bring your A-game! I’m so proud of how fast this community is growing. Jump in, post something today, and make yourself at home. Welcome to the next level of the Obituary Business Masterclass. 💛✨

I recently completed this Trifold obituary, and while it wasn’t one of my most creative designs, the family was completely satisfied. The cover photo was already designed and provided, so my role was to enhance the image, add subtle blue accents, and apply a clean background with simple design elements throughout the layout. No revisions were requested. Instant Approval. This is a good reminder that sometimes we get full creative freedom, and other times our job is to execute exactly what the client asks for. Both are equally important in this business.