Funeral Program Information

A funeral program (sometimes called a funeral brochure, an order of service, pamphlet, or obituary) is a printed paper or card that details the events of a

funeral or memorial service. The purpose of this handout is to outline the key

points of the funeral, while sometimes also featuring quotes or poems that

celebrate the life being honored.

As you are honoring the life of a loved one, a funeral program is one more way to show you care. It’s more than a piece of paper – this funeral pamphlet is a memento that many will hold on to for years to come. If family members are planning to add the program to their scrapbooks, why not make this funeral program a tribute that is as lovely and personal as possible?

This treasured printed memorial program helps friends and family know what to expect during the service. Often, families want to provide a funeral program to

help attendees participate and follow along with the outlined events.

It’s customary to hand out a program when attendees arrive or leave one on

each seat.

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Information for Funeral Program

Full Legal Name "Nickname"
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Service Location/Address
Service Date
Service Time
Obituary -- click here for obituary help
Order of Service (see below for reference)
Poems
Photos
Pallbearers
Honorary Pallbearers
Acknowledgements/Thank You from Family
Place of Burial/Address
Funeral Home/Address
Repast Location/Address

Sample Funeral Program 1 – Traditional Religious Service:

Here is an example of a common traditional outline used for a religious or spiritual funeral order of service. Although this example features a Christian program, a similar format can be followed in creating a funeral program for any religious tradition:

Music Prelude
Processional – The Jones Family
Scripture Reading – Chloe Jones (sister)
Prayer – Rev. Will Chambers
Congregational Hymn – The Lord is My Shepherd, page 147
Reading of Obituary – Peter Blackham (friend)
Eulogy – Robin Smith (sister)
Piano Solo – God Be with You ‘Til We Meet Again – Lorraine Kingston (aunt)
Remarks – Kevin Jones (brother)
Poem Reading – Steve Jones (cousin)
Final Words – Camille Jones (sister)
Eulogy – Rev. Will Chambers
Final Viewing and Procession to Cemetery

Sample Funeral Program 2 – Non-Traditional Service:

Looking for an alternative to a formal funeral service? Here’s an example of a non-traditional funeral program, and you can see the printed program example below:

Title: In Loving Remembrance of Grace Wilson West, Adored Sister, Mother and Wife
Location: May 14, Smithtown Community Park
Welcome/Introduction – Sherry Wilson (sister)
Reading, Peace My Heart, Rabindranath Tagore – Sophie Lennox (cousin)
The Garden Song – Jon Brady (nephew)
Life Tribute – Ron Wilson (brother)
Meditation or moment of silence
Open Mic (please limit to 2 minutes per person)
Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks – Dani Potter (friend)
Refreshments and Gathering to Follow the Service
Optional: add a quote, poem or verse