Funeral order of service wording examples
Examples to copy and change. Words in [square brackets] are yours to fill in. There is no fixed form; use what sounds like your family.
Cover heading
In loving memory of
A service of thanksgiving for the life of
A celebration of the life of
The funeral service of
Remembering
Name and dates
[Full name]
[12 March 1941] – [2 November 2026]
[Full name]
“[Name everyone used]”
[1941] – [2026]
Place and time
[St Mary’s Church, town]
[Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.30am]
[Name of crematorium]
[Date] at [time]
Service led by [name]
Back page: thanks
The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support, and for being here today.
[Name]’s family thank you for your cards, messages and prayers. They have been a great comfort.
Back page: afterwards
Please join us afterwards for refreshments at [place].
The burial will be private. Everyone is warmly invited to [place] from [time].
Back page: donations
Donations in memory of [name], if desired, may be given to [charity]. There is a plate at the door.
Family flowers only, please. Donations to [charity] may be sent care of [funeral director].
Thank-you card
Thank you for your kind words, your cards and your support at this sad time.
The family of [name] thank you sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy.
Small headings inside the booklet
Hymn · Reading · Prayer · Poem · Entrance music · Music for reflection · Exit music · Welcome and Introduction · Tribute · Eulogy · Address · Prayers · Commendation and Farewell · Committal · Blessing
Your minister or celebrant decides the real order and the names of the parts. Ask them for it before you print.
The cover headings and the small headings are choices in the builder. The rest you type or paste in.
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