When someone we love goes to heaven, we don’t always have words. But sometimes, the right words find us — and they say everything we couldn’t.

"I am home in Heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright."

This Safely Home prayer card is one of the most beloved cards we carry — ordered again and again for funerals, memorial services, and moments of grief across all Christian traditions. The front features a tender image of Jesus welcoming a soul home, with a dove in the background — a picture of peace that says more than words ever could. The back carries a poem that has brought comfort to grieving hearts for generations.

Designed by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and highly sought-after Life Coach from Shreveport, Louisiana — every ShopCatholic card is made with purpose. ShopCatholic is Shawn’s ministry: profits from every card go toward her mission of giving, including donating thousands of Christmas gifts to children in need every Christmas Eve through Holy Angels, and volunteering at addiction treatment centers. When you buy a card, you’re part of that giving.

🕊️ Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth —
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

📦 Card Details

• Laminated with gold colour accents
• 2.5" x 4.5" — wallet-size, perfect for tucking into a sympathy card or memorial program
• Front: Jesus welcoming a soul home, with a dove in the background
• Back: Full “Safely Home” poem
• Available as a single card or in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
• A meaningful keepsake for anyone who has lost a loved one — any Christian tradition

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this card only for Catholics?
Not at all. The “Safely Home” poem is beloved across all Christian traditions — its message of heaven, peace, and reunion speaks to anyone who believes in eternal life. This is one of our most widely ordered cards by people of many denominations, and it’s a beautiful comfort for anyone grieving, regardless of their background.

What is this card typically used for?
This card is most often ordered for funerals and memorial services — tucked into programs, placed in sympathy cards, or given to family members as a keepsake. It’s also a beautiful card to send to someone in the weeks after a loss, when the world has moved on but the grief is still very present. Many people keep it for years.

Can I personalize this card for a funeral?
For personalized memorial cards with a name, photo, and dates, our custom print option is perfect. We offer custom printing with a minimum of 1,000 cards, delivered in approximately 5 days, in any quantity you need. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 custom “Praying with Five Fingers” cards — so whether you need 1,000 or more, we can make it happen. Every order also helps fund Shawn’s mission of giving back to those in need.

How many should I order for a funeral?
For a small service, a pack of 25 or 50 is usually plenty. For larger memorial Masses or celebrations of life, packs of 100 are popular. Standard packs ship quickly — usually same day or within 24 hours if in stock — so you can order with confidence even on short notice.