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Typical parts of a funeral include: Introduction from clergy or officiant. Readings by clergy members or friends and relatives of the deceased. These may be psalms, excerpts from holy scriptures, favorite poems or other inspirational quotes.

Sample 1 Traditional Service: Welcome/introduction. Opening and closing prayers (if desired) Poem or scripture readings. Music selection congregational hymns and musical numbers.

You can make your program longer if you like, but for most people, four pages are enough. There are many tools available if you want to create your own funeral program. Working with a specialized funeral printing company is the easiest and most cost-effective way.

A free editable funeral program template in Microsoft Word offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for creating personalized funeral programs.

The list below shows how an order of service would usually outline the service. Introduction/Welcoming Words. Prayers or Opening Readyings. Music Selection/Hymns. Formal Readings including the Obituary. Moment of Silence. Eulogy or Life Tribute. Informal Tributes. Thank you and Acknowledgements.

As you consider how to lay out your funeral program, you should plan to include the full name (including maiden name) of the deceased, the dates and locations of their birth and death, the funeral service and burial time, date, and place, the name of the officiant and pallbearers, the names of surviving family members,

Meaningful theme (flowers, doves, cross, tractors, etc.) or photos (typically 1 to 3 photos) that reflect the deceased. Name of deceased, birth and death dates, where the service is held, and start time of the service.

A funeral typically follows a structure that includes pre-service arrangements, an opening segment with welcome and acknowledgments, main service components like eulogies, readings, and music, followed by closing remarks or prayers, and often concludes with post-service events like a committal service and reception.