Funeral / Memorial Planning Helpful Questions for the Family Contact My primary contact person / people (names, relationship to loved one and contact info if you think i need it) Is there another pastor or life celebrant involved? If so, who?Funeral / memorial location, date and timeGraveside? When and when Personal Date of birthHobbies or special … Continue reading Family Questionnaire
Honoring a Life: The Importance of a Funeral Reception
Connect With Your Family and Friends The loss of someone dear brings profound sorrow, a burden felt not only by immediate family but also by friends, colleagues, and acquaintances whose lives were touched by the departed. While the responsibility of planning the funeral often falls to the closest relatives, it's crucial to acknowledge that grief … Continue reading Honoring a Life: The Importance of a Funeral Reception
Emotional Support After The Memorial Service
Photo by Paula Schmidt on Pexels.com Support After the Funeral There's an old expression—A funeral is not a day in a lifetime, it's a lifetime in a day—and anyone who has lost a close loved one, or attended a funeral or interment service to support and console someone who has, generally understands the meaning of … Continue reading Emotional Support After The Memorial Service
Navigating Virtual Funerals After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed funeral services, leading to the rise of virtual funerals that comply with social distancing guidelines. These online gatherings facilitate participation from those unable to attend in person, accommodating larger audiences and ensuring safety. While not a substitute for traditional services, they offer meaningful alternatives for memorialization during challenging times.
Unique ideas
10 Unique Funeral Ideas to Celebrate Life As well as the chance to say goodbye to a loved one, a funeral is also the perfect occasion to celebrate their life. There are so many ways this can be done, so we have compiled our top 20 suggestions to provide some inspiration and some really unique … Continue reading Unique ideas
The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord's Prayer Most people appreciate and gain strength from the Lord's Prayer. Even if people are not involved in a church, they still feel comforted by its words. There are good reasons why many recovery groups end their times together with the Lord's Prayer. If you forgot the words, here is the more traditional … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer
How long should a funeral or memorial last?
How long is a typical celebration of life service? Typically a funeral or memorial last between 45 minutes and and hour. The length of the event is often determined by several things including number of special songs, special reading, number eulogies, and a time for “open mic” (which is a time for those present to … Continue reading How long should a funeral or memorial last?
Who do you invite to speak at the funeral / memorial? (personal eulogy)
Who do you have speak and give personal tribute? Who you choose to speak at the upcoming funeral or memorial you are planning will determine the success of the event. I have seen the best and worst. From my two decades of experience, here are a few ideas to keep in mind. Choose folks who … Continue reading Who do you invite to speak at the funeral / memorial? (personal eulogy)
Bible passages to read at the funeral
Common Bible passages to read at the funeral / memorial 1 Cor 15:55-57 2 Cor. 1:3-5 2 Cor. 12:9 Ps. 10:17 Ps. 34:18 Ps. 46:1 Ecc. 3 Matt.5 2 Thes. 4 Rev. 21
Plan Your Own Funeral
Ten things to decide when planning your own funeral / memorial Location of service Location of cemetery Cremate or burial Minister Eulogies Music Reception to follow (and where) Donate to charity (which one) Pallbearers Poetry (and who will read)
Celebrate & Remember Funeral Pastor 