How To Write A Funeral Program

Wondering how to write and what to include in the handout funeral program?

The funeral program can be created by the funeral home or the church, however many of our visitors express surprise at how consoling it is to write the program themselves.

It becomes part of the healing process and is very therapeutic as one searches for the ideal photograph that captures the essence of your loved one, a favorite poem, or a favorite Bible passage or reading.

There is no hard and fast rule of what is included in the handout. The following are a list of suggestions to select from to include in the funeral program. The program typically includes:

Heading; such as In Loving Memory of Name of the Deceased
Photo(s) of the deceased
Date of Birth and Place of Birth
Date of Death and Place of Death
Date and Time and Place of Celebration of Life
Name of Person who is Officiating
Order of Service

For a non-religious celebration of life, the following are a list of some of the things you might like to include in the funeral program.

Poem or favorite reading
Short Biography of the deceased or the obituary
Names of the Survivors
Outline of the service
Music and Name of Soloist
Name of the Person or Persons Giving The Eulogy
Thank you from the family for sharing this day with them and invite to reception afterwards.

If a religious ceremony, your minister will discuss with you: