Category: Funeral Order Of Service Printing

While there are no strict guidelines for what to include, there are several common elements that appear in many orders of service funeral ideas and examples.

Common elements in a funeral order of service are:

  • Welcome or introduction
  • Opening remarks
  • Opening song or hymn
  • Opening rituals (e.g., lighting candles, prayers)
  • Obituary
  • Readings or poems
  • Eulogy
  • Tributes
  • Funeral address
  • Musical selection
  • Moment of silence
  • Committal (at graveside or crematorium)
  • Closing music
  • Closing remarks
  • Thank you and acknowledgement
  • Reception/ Wake