You may be wondering, how do I write a funeral program?  Let’s first explore and identify what type of contents you may find in a funeral program.

The contents of the funeral program varies and depending on the actual size of the program, can contain multiple pages or just a few pages.

Let’s take a typical program example of an 8 1/2 x 11 (folded in half) program. Below is a basic outline for the most commonly used items in a program. The family can select components from this list or chose to use all of them:

The front cover:
• Photo and full name of deceased
• Time, date and funeral service location

Inside:
• Order of Memorial Service which might include:
• Poems
• Funeral Songs
• Bible Readings
• A thank you note from the family
• Eulogy
• Open Time of Sharing For Friends
• Officiant Message of Hope
• Photos

Back cover:
• A biography, special memories and notes of accomplishment of the deceased
• Special Note and Acknowledgements to friends & family
• Photo of deceased

The order of the service is usually determined by the family with assistance by the Officiant.