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The preparation involved in planning a funeral can be overwhelming when mourning the loss of a loved one. Those responsible for preparing the funeral and other arrangements don’t have to do it alone. There are tons of free online resources that can help you write an obituary and design a funeral programs in a way that captures and conveys your loved one’s life in a genuine and honest way.
A online funeral program is a popular way for people to chronicle the life and achievements of the deceased as well as inform family and friends about the events of the funeral or memorial service. Funeral programs can last a lifetime, as keepsakes for family and friends.
typically include such basic information about the deceased as the name, date of birth and death, time, date and location of funeral, pallbearers, the order of service and the obituary. Families can choose to further personalize a funeral program by including photos, poems, art, family stories and other intimate information.
While there are a number of websites that offer funeral program templates, there are few that offer them for free. However, the web is filled with tips and suggestions for those unsure of how to design an appropriate funeral or memorial program. The below free funeral program templates will give you a better idea of how to write a funeral program.
A free online funeral program template makes life a little easier for people that find themselves in the unfortunate circumstances of dealing with death. We all know death is an inevitable fact of our existence but it is still often an unexpected event fraught with emotion and difficulty.
Creating a online funeral program can be a way to help a family member honor and pay tribute to the deceased. The program is a keepsake for all that cared for them to take home from the funeral. Making one can be a cathartic process. With all the other costs associated with death, taking on the task of creating a program at no cost, can be one less burden to feel the strain of.
We’ll give you ten good resources, along with some tips to help you in this task. As you’ll see below, there is a certain amount of latitude in terms of format, design, and room for images in the resources given.
When you are put to the task of creating a booklet for funeral or memorial service, studying a sample funeral program will help you gather a few ideas. If you already have a niche for design, developing the program won’t be difficult. Even if you do need some assistance, plenty of free funeral program templates are available on the Internet to guide you.
Elements of a Sample Online Funeral Program
Since the booklet will become a keepsake for many who attend the funeral, several items should be included:
Full legal name of deceased person Dates of birth and death Time, date and place of funeral Name of the priest, minister or other dignitary officiating the service Place of interment Full names of pallbearers Name of person delivery the eulogy Titles of songs played and/or sung
Religious Funerals
If the deceased person is having a religious funeral, other elements can be included in the program:
Scripture, Gospel or Bible citations: State the reference and the person who is reading it If the funeral service has servers, as is used during a Catholic Mass, those names should be listed as well. Bereavement verses
Optional Elements to Include
Depending on how many pages you want the funeral program to be, many other elements you can include:
Pictures of the deceased person Favorite poetry List of surviving family members Brief biography Charities where donations may be made Time and place of the “after funeral” breakfast or luncheon Funny anecdotes or quotes Words of gratitude from the family to those who attended the service Artwork created by the deceased person
Selecting a Cover for the Funeral Program
The cover of the funeral program should speak not only of the person who died, but also about the type of funeral being held. The cover will be the first thing everyone will see and most likely remember the most about the program. Samples of funeral program covers include:
A sunrise or sunset Any nature scene Falling rain Flowers, trees or plants Crosses, rosaries or other religious symbols Collage of photos or a single photo of the deceased person
Everything You Need To Know About Being A Pallbearer - ObitTree Pallbearers Clothing
If someone close to you has just passed away, the family of the deceased may ask you take part in the funeral and serve as a pallbearer. While many people are aware of proper and the role of the pallbearer, they may be hesitant about accepting the role.
A pallbearer is one of the oldest and most important ceremonial roles at a funeral. Pallbearers are responsible for carrying the casket from inside the funeral home and placing it within the hearse. Once at the gravesite, they again remove the casket from the hearse and carry it to the final resting place.
When you are at a funeral, you may just want to focus on comforting loved ones and . A funeral is a somber occasion; most people don’t want to be put in the position of having to carry their loved one or friend. However, being asked to be a pallbearer is an expression of respect. If you are asked to be one, consider it an honor. Being asked means the deceased’s family is placing their trust in you to transport the casket to its final resting place.
How To Select A Pallbearer
Selecting who you would like to serve as the pallbearers is never an easy task. Even more difficult can be asking those people to do the job. Regardless, the pallbearer is a job that must be done and most people will accept the role if they are asked.
Typically, there will be six to eight pallbearers needed. In earlier years, strong men were called upon because the distance between the church and the graveyard could be quite the distance. Today, thanks to modern technologies like cars and other mechanical devices, the role is more ceremonial than functional.
Even with modern technologies, caskets can still be quite heavy. You will want to make sure all of the pallbearers are capable of lifting and carrying the casket. They may have to carry the casket across uneven ground like stairs or slopes. Female pallbearers should ensure they are wearing comfortable shoes and clothing that allows ease of movement if this the case.
In most cases, pallbearers are people that are special to the family. This could include family members, close friends, or members of a group or club the deceased was involved with. Whoever you select, you will want to ensure that they will be able to manage their grief while executing the duties of the role.
You may want to consider naming an honorary pallbearer. This may be someone who might not be able to carry the casket but you still want involved with the service. An honorary pallbearer receives the special honor of being able to walk or ride beside the casket as it is being moved.
Tips For Being A Pallbearer
If you have accepted the role of pallbearer, you should consider it an honor and a responsibility. You may have questions or be unsure about the role. Rest assured, the following tips will help you make it through the day.
Ask the funeral director if you are unsure about anything.
The funeral director has done this more times than they can count. If you are unsure about anything, ask the funeral director for advice and help. They will instruct you how to carry the casket safely, where to sit/stand, at what point in the service you will be called upon for your duties, what your role at the cemetery is, and anything else you might be unsure about.
Dress conservatively
For most funerals, “church clothes” are the common attire. Pallbearers should dress up a little more though. A dark suit, tie, and shoes for men; a dark dress or suit for women. Make sure your hair looks good and you are not wearing too much jewelry.
Arrive early and stay late
Make sure you arrive fifteen minutes early. You don’t want to place added stress on the family wondering if you are going to show up before the service is about to begin. Plan to stay afterwards for a bit as well. You are representative of the funeral, staying to talk with guests will mean a lot to the family. This is when you can share stories about the deceased and express what they meant to you.
Sit in your assigned seat
There is usually a special section near the front reserved for the pallbearers to sit during the funeral. Unless you have an important reason to do otherwise, stay with the other pallbearers for the ceremony.
Consider it an honor
This cannot be expressed enough. Your job is one of the most important parts of the funeral. Treat it with dignity and respect.
Relax, everything will be ok
Don’t worry about making a mistake or dropping the casket. The funeral director and staff will make sure you’re prepared for the role.
Have you ever been a pallbearer at a funeral service? Tell us how it went and offer some advice for others in the comment section below.
This entry was posted in on June 2nd, 2017 by ObitTree .
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You will have your own feelings about the photo above showing Jo Yeates’s body being carried to the grave.
It unsettles me. I don’t like to see those big men in black macs in such a close relationship with the body. It wouldn’t do for any of mine. I don’t want men I’ve never met carrying anyone of mine.
That’s a point of view, and points of view are not prescriptive. Lots of people like to see a coffin shouldered in this traditional and dignified way, and I’m not going to tell them they’re wrong. But I would be perfectly happy to expand on my disinclination.
There is obvious symbolism in raising high the dead person. But to rest the weight on one shoulder? Bio-mechanically speaking, it’s not a sensible thing to do. Spines hate it. It would make much better physical sense for bearers to carry the coffin on the tops of their heads in much the same way African women carry water pots. But that would look wrong, would it?
Sure, you don’t need to be a skilled bearer to hang on safely to a shouldered coffin. Rookies do it all the time, clinging in some terror to the jacket on the other side. But whoever does it, it doesn’t look comfortable. It looks hesitant and a bit wobbly, especially going up steps or through doors. Bio-mechanics are against it. It’s against nature. It’s also against women. How often do you see a woman shouldering a coffin?
I like to see family members and friends carry a coffin – if there are enough of them. I’d go so far as to say that it’s a duty owed. In life, in death, in the words of the U2 song, ‘We get to / Carry each other.’ Carrying the coffin is something people who don’t deliver eulogies, read poems, arrange flowers, can do. A good funeral is one where people shoulder responsibility and do as much of what needs to be done as they can. Taking the weight is in itself symbolic.
But a coffin needs to be carried at arm’s length. That way, everyone can join in. Women, children, the old. Four or five down each side, one at the head and another at the foot, some perhaps only making physical contact. In relays, if necessary, as they still do in parts of Scotland.
