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FORMAT FOR FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL SERVICE

  • Gathering Time
    Family may greet the friends who are arriving
    The Signing of attendee's names in Memorial Book and Distribution of Cards or Folders.

  • Welcoming Remarks By Officiant

  • Prayer

  • Reflective Reading

  • Psalm Response e.g. "The Lord is My Shepherd"

  • Gospel Reading

  • Inspirational Message By Officiant

  • Hymn or Song   selected by family

  • Eulogy   prepared by family and delivered by officiant or member of the family

  • Personal Sharing   Speakers to be introduced by officiant

  • The Lord's Prayer

  • Concluding Remarks

  • Final Blessing

  • Closing Song/Hymn   selected by family

  • Friends Come Forward to Pay Respects and Greet Family

  • Cemetery Committal Service   If burial to follow.  If not, the service concludes

 

  
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