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Facts To Notice When Planning 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.
Many people choose to keep these handouts as sentimental tokens of memorial services, so the cover should announce the occasion. The name of the deceased, along with the dates they lived and their photograph, usually grace the document's front. Some may opt to include a title or caption along the lines of "In Loving Memory Of.." as well.
As each event is different, the inside should be customized to fit the individual being honored. Additional photographs, favored poems and verses as well as the order of actions can all be included as desired. Many people find having the obituary printed on one of the pages to be an especially touching sentiment.
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.
Authors and composers of any tribute pieces used or played during the event should be properly credited in the bulletin. The officiant, speakers, pall bearers or other participants should also be duly noted. This helps others to identify who is doing what and to later locate a song, verse or other item they found particularly comforting or moving.
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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