Funeral service outline

INVOCATION

OBITUARY READING

REFLECTIONS FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS

HYMN OR SPECIAL SONG-Amazing Grace

SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE

EULOGY

A HYMN OR SPECIAL SONG-It is Well

BENEDICTION

RECESSIONAL

Questions to Ask

Feel free to ask families these creative and out-of-the-box questions when planning a personalized funeral for their loved one:

If you could describe (insert name here) in only five words, what would they be?

Tell me a funny/happy/inspirational/etc. story about (insert name here).

Describe a favorite memory you have with (insert name here).

What were (insert name here)’s three best qualities?

How would (insert name here) spend their ideal day off?

What were (insert name here)’s famous words of advice to you?

Where did (insert name here) spend most of their time outside of home and work?

What was (insert name here)’s go-to outfit?

What was (insert name here) a firm believer of? (Words of wisdom or a cause they were passionate about.)

Tell me about (insert name’s here)’s personality and quirks.

What made (insert name here) special to you?

Who did (insert name here) look up to the most?

What was (insert name here)’s go-to meal to order at a restaurant or favorite home-cooked meal?

If (insert name here) could be any animal, what would they be and why?

What was (insert name here)’s favorite season and why?

What was (insert name here)’s favorite way to relax after a long day?

Describe (insert name here)’s ideal weekend plans.

What was (insert name here)’s favorite vacation and why? What did they do?

What was (insert name here)’s home design style?

What did people go to (insert name here) for advice about?