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What To Know When Building Funeral Service Program
There are so many ways to direct death proceedings that it can be most helpful to have a printed guide for mourners who attend them. It helps those unfamiliar with the process understand the events that are happening and keeps everyone informed. Putting a funeral service program together is a fairly easy task when the details have been decided.
The cover should serve as an announcement for the occasion as many people use the pamphlets as keepsakes. The front page normally has a nice photograph of the honoree, along with their full name and dates of birth and passing. Some families like to add a caption that expresses an appropriate sentiment.
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.
The page containing the order of events needs to contain nothing else. It begins by noting the entry procession, who will be introduced and welcome remarks followed by the scriptures, readings and musical numbers that will make up the memorial. The last few items are special speakers and tributes, the eulogy, any closing sentiments or prayers and ending with 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.
A funeral service program is useful in conducting a smoother memorial. It provides everyone with useful information and the order of events that are scheduled. This item has the added benefit of acting as a sentimental keepsake for those who are dealing with the loss of someone close.
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