A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Create printable funeral programs with templates, AI writing, and print-ready PDFs
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Based in
US
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free trial
Pricing
Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
From $19.99 per PDF download
Key features
Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
Column transformations and data type preservation
CSV validation with structural and data rules
File comparison without copying data
Extract matches and columns to new documents
Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
AI obituary writer that drafts text from confirmed facts
Multiple template formats: 4-page, trifold, and 8-page booklet
Pre-built service structures including Catholic Mass and Homegoing outlines
Built-in PDF checker for fonts, images, and layout
Print-ready local shop instructions included
Reusable memorial details for prayer cards, thank-you notes, and bookmarks
No account required for free preview and design
Private memorial details never published online
What makes it different
Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
Free tool to browse, design, and preview every page before paying
One-time PDF purchase with unlimited printing rights
AI-assisted obituary writing with full user control
Most families complete programs in about ten minutes
Caxton
Funeral Program Maker