Memorial Programs · Wording Library
Order of Service
Two complete, original service templates to guide your program — one for a celebration of life, one for a traditional funeral service. Personalize each with your loved one’s details.
Celebration of Life — Service Order
A Celebration of the Life of
(name)
(birth date) – (passing date)
(venue) · (date) · (time)
- Prelude & Seating of Guests
(musical selection) - Welcome & Opening Words
(officiant’s name) - Opening Prayer
- Musical Tribute
(song title) - Reading
(poem or verse title) — read by (reader’s name) - Eulogy & Words of Remembrance
(speaker’s name) - Sharing of Memories
Family and friends are invited to share a favorite memory - Photo Tribute (optional)
- Closing Reflection
(officiant’s name) - Benediction
- Recessional
(musical selection)
A reception will follow at (location). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to (charity or cause) in (name)’s honor.
Traditional Funeral — Service Order
In Loving Memory of
(name)
(birth date) – (passing date)
(church or venue) · (date) · (time)
Officiated by (officiant’s name)
- Prelude
(hymn or musical selection) - Opening Prayer & Scripture
- Hymn
(hymn title) - Obituary Reading
- Eulogy
(speaker’s name) - Special Music
(selection title) — performed by (musician’s name) - Words of Comfort
(officiant’s name) - The Lord’s Prayer
- Benediction
- Recessional
(hymn or musical selection) - Interment
(cemetery name) — (city)
The family invites you to join them for a repast at (location) following the interment. Pallbearers: (names).
Make it yours: Replace the placeholders in parentheses with names, dates, venues, and selections. Add or remove elements to suit your family’s wishes — our designers will set your chosen order beautifully within your program.