Introduction – What is an Order of Service?
Planning a funeral can be difficult and emotional. This article will give you the information you need to plan your service and make it meaningful. Planning a funeral service can be difficult. The emotions that come with losing a loved one are hard to process, and the steps involved in planning the service can seem overwhelming at times. But as with any big life event, it is important to take the time to plan carefully and consider what will make your loved one’s final goodbye meaningful. Here are some tips:
What Does an Order of Service Include?
The Order of Service is a booklet that contains what will be said during the service. It also includes other information such as the order of service, hymns, poems, readings and photographs. The Order of Service is usually handed out to guests on arrival and provides a sense of unity and continuity to the service. It also helps to provide a framework for those who are unfamiliar with what happens at a funeral.
Typically, an Order of Service will include the date of birth and date of death as well as the date and location of the service providing a beautiful keepsake to the guests to take away in remembrance of the loved one.
The Front Page of an Order of Service.
The front page of an order of service will typically include:
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A photograph
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The full name of your loved one
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Date of birth
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The date they passed away
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The location and date of the ceremony
The Photograph
When choosing the main photograph for the front page it is important to try and choose a photo where your loved one is the main subject, try to crop out any other people in the photo. When choosing the photo, try to select a photo that represents your loved one the most, their personality and character should shine through in the photo you chose.
Inside the Order of Service
The inside pages of the order of service contains could include the following:
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Entrance music
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Hymns
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Prayers
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Verses
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Eulogy
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Photographs
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Name of Reverend, Vicar or Celebrant
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Whether any donations are accepted
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Details of the wake
Printing Your Funeral Order of Service
Once you have decided on the content for your order of service, it is recommended to have them professionally printed. A luxury thick card which is beautifully printed, folded and finished will ensure that photos look amazing and the text is sharp and clear.
Here at Funeral Service Printing, we can provide an all-in-one solution, providing templates, colour schemes as well as beautiful printing. We have been printing Funeral Order of Services sympathetically since 1973 and we have helped hundreds of people create a special send-off for their loved ones and immortalising their memory in an order of service. Order of service printing is one of our specialities.