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Memorial Service Schedules

Making final arrangements for a loved one entails a lot of planning and attention to details. One such duty included in this task is setting up a proper memorial event. Creating an order of service funeral program is quite helpful in keeping things in line.

A copy of this program is meant to be passed out to every person who attends the memorial. This allows them to see what is supposed to happen, who is scheduled to speak, as well as what tribute pieces are going to be used. The final product is achieved through a succession of decisions.

A nice photo should be selected to grace the program's cover. It is best to use something that was taken in the last few years and shows the deceased in a most flattering way. Some prefer black and white photography, though color is recommended because of how it accentuate the picture and tends to soothe those who are grieving.

Decisions such as who will be officiating and what musical selections or verbal readings are to be included in the proceedings are key. It will also be necessary to determine who will deliver each oral piece or perform each song. Once all of this has been settled on, the next step is determining at what point they will be used.

Another thing commonly included in this publication is a copy of the obituary. Though generally printed in the local newspaper, including it in the printed program ensures that each guest has access to this piece of tribute. Those who keep these memorial handouts as tokens, or as a way to deal with the grief of loss, appreciate this extra bit of thoughtfulness.

There is quite a bit that goes into creating an order of service funeral program for one who has passed away. It pays tribute to one who will be missed and provides a special keepsake for the bereaved. This is a great way to let all guests know what to expect at the memorial event.