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What To Expect When Arranging Funeral Service Program
Because not all burial processes are the same, it helps to have a something that can help guide those in attendance through each step. For those unfamiliar with what to expect, this assistance can make an already emotional situation just a little more comfortable. Creating a funeral service program can be done rather quickly once key decisions have been made.
Attention should be given to the cover since many people use these bulletins as entries in memory books. The front usually contains a complementary photo of the deceased with their name and dates of birth and death. It it both acceptable and appropriate to include a title sentiment that indicates the purpose of the ceremony.
The inside is fully customizable and may contain one, or multiple pages of information. The order of events are always included and other things such as poems and photos may also be added. Because they are often used as keepsakes, printing the obituary in the pamphlet would be most considerate.
One page inside the pamphlet should be dedicated to the timeline of events. This normally starts with procession or entrance, followed by introductions and opening remarks, continuing with any hymns, prayers, songs or passages to be used as part of the memorial. It ends with the eulogy and additional tributes, closing prayers, blessings or committals and lastly, the recessional.
Verses and passages should be identified by the works in which they are found and their authors, and musical pieces are also to have their artists or composers credited. The officiant, all speakers and participants need to be noted by name in the printout. This is respectful and lets mourners access the information again at a less stressful time.
Having a printed funeral service program available for guest can make things much more comfortable. It gives everyone all the information they need to follow along with ease. The bulletin is also a great way to provide each person a special memorial keepsake.
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