Funeral Programs Video

When planning a funeral or memorial service, there are many different tasks that need to get accomplished.  One of these tasks is creating a funeral program or memorial service bulletin.  A funeral program is the document that is given out at the funeral or memorial service.   The following video contains useful information on using funeral programs.

Obituary Template

Obituary Template

An obituary template can help you write an obituary for a recently deceased friend or loved one.  Obituary templates are often used to help create funeral or obituary programs that can be handed out during  funeral or memorial services.  Obituary programs can contain graphics, funeral poems, scriptures funeral songs and other elements are are often kept by friends and family members as keepsakes.

An important part of an obituary or funeral program is the actual obituary.  The obituary tells of the deceased person’s life.  It is used to remember and honor the deceased.  Obituaries that are published in funeral or obituary programs are usually several paragraphs and may contain the following information.

Date of birth, place of birth

Date of death, place of death

Circumstances of death

Plans for the viewing (if applicable) and the funeral and memorial service

Names of high schools or colleges attended or graduated

Military service and decorations

Religious affiliations, church membership

Jobs held – including retirement

Names and relations of family members

Organization memberships

There are many resources available in books and on the internet to help you write an obituary, as well as sample obituaries.  In addition to the obituary, you may want to consider incuding a photo, family photos, memorial poems, scriptures and other items that will help honor and remember your loved one.

Eulogy Writing

The Eulogy is the “sending off” message or  oral memorial given in honor of someone who has died.  The Eulogy may also be in written form, and can be included in funeral programs and memorial keepsakes. Being asked to undertake this task is a great honor and symbolizes the trust and love the family members have for you, the Eulogist.   It can also be a difficult experience to be asked to give an eulogy as you are recalling memories that are personal and deep to your heart.  There are many resources to help you write and deliver the perfect eulogy.

How to Write a Eulogy

Eulogy Writing Checklist

Sample Eulogy – Father

Sample Eulogy – Mother

Sample Eulogy – Friend

Funeral Speech

Tri Fold Funeral Programs

Tri Fold funeral programs are useful when you have a lot of information that you want to include in your funeral program.  A bi-fold has 4 panels available for information, and a tri-fold program will give you six panels.   The tri fold layout uses larger 8 1/2 x 14 (Legal Size) paper, and can easily accommodate the standard elements of the funeral program such as the funeral order of service, the obituary, written eulogies or tributes, funeral poems and photo collages, and acknowledgments.

Also See:

Funeral Programs

Funeral Program Info

Sample Funeral Program

Funeral Program Example

Memorial Service Ideas

How to Write an Obituary

How to Write a Eulogy

Hub Pages

Just taking a moment to tell you about a very cool website called Hub Pages.  Hub Pages lets you publish web pages on any topic that you want.  Hub Pages has a very easy to use publishing tool that will allow you to get a web page or “Hub” up in a matter of minutes.   You can add lots of functionality to your pages including images, video, news modules and more.  You can also add modules that will allow you to make money off of your pages.  I have a variety of pages published about funeral programs and funeral program templates on their site.  Some of the my Hub Pages include:
Funeral Program Examples

Using Funeral Program Templates

Funeral Program Info

Funeral Readings

Funeral Thank You Cards

Memorial Service Program Ideas

Funeral Obituaries

Funeral Poems

Funeral Songs and Music