Suppose you are given the task of creating the funeral program for a relative or a friend. Certain information needs to be included along with an outline of the funeral ceremony. The design, paper, and presentation needs to conform to the funeral customs of the decedent’s family, community and organizations. First, gather the information needed using the following list as a guide. Next, search the internet for ideas and sample programs using appropriate search terms. The suggested terms are Funeral Programs, Funeral Ceremony, and Funeral Customs. A flair for design is helpful and makes the job much easier. Your local funeral director is the best resource for this.
Information which may be needed:
-
Complete name of deceased person
-
Place and time of funeral ceremony
-
Birth date and death date
-
Officiating clergy names
-
Pallbearers complete names
-
Speaker’s names
-
Final disposition place
-
Songs and poems
For a funeral ceremony following certain religious customs, the appropriate references should be made of any reading. The name of the reader should be shown.
Personalization and design improvement of funerals continues to increase. The following list of ideas can be drawn from for creating a funeral program that is unique and memorable. As long as funeral customs balance everything and good tastes prevail, personalization adds to the funeral ceremony.
Personalization and design ideas.
-
A creation by the deceased person-art work, or crafted item
-
A framed or easel presentation portrait of the deceased person
-
Poetry and songs favored
-
Familiar sayings or “Principals of Life”
-
Any nature picture – preferably a favorite spot
-
Religious items such as a family Bible, crosses or rosaries
-
Items of clothing specific to the deceased person
The internet today is exceptionally helpful in pulling ideas together for a meaningful funeral program. Family and friends are also helpful sources for ideas.
