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What You Should Notice When Building 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 of this bulletin is customizable since services may be personalized to the individual. It contains the order of proceedings as well as any extras like poems and additional photos. As these are often saved in scrapbooks, it may also be prudent to include a copy of the obituary.
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.
Any written works or musical pieces are to be identified in print, by their author, location or composer. All participants, including the officiant, pall bearers, speakers and performers should also be noted. This gives credit but also helps mourners remember who did what and how to locate items they liked at a later date.
Printing out a funeral service program to hand out to all who attend the memorial helps things run more smoothly. It serves as a way to let everyone know what is going to happen and the order in which things will occur. This is also a way to provide each mourner with a keepsake to remember and honor a lost friend, associate or family member.
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