Funeral Planning Form

Thank you for helping us to prepare a funeral to honor you or your loved one. Please know that we will endeavor to meet all your wishes, but may not always be able to do so.

Funeral For (Name)

Date of Birth

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Date of Death (if applicable)

YYYY

Contact person (family member or loved one)

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Additional Contact

First Name

Last Name

Phone

(###)

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Please list family members and their relationship to the person for whom the funeral is being held

Mortuary

Place of internment or burial

Details for the Worship Service

Please check all elements that apply

Eucharist (Communion)

Bells

Incense

Inclusive Language

Other Element (please list below)

Readings

Typically we read one reading from the Hebrew Scriptures, a psalm, one reading from the New Testament, and one reading from the Gospel. You may choose 1-4 readings. A reading from the Gospel must be included when there is communion. Suggested readings from the Book of Common Prayer: From the Old Testament Isaiah 25:6-9 (He will swallow up death for ever) Isaiah 61:1-3 (To comfort those who mourn) Lamentations 3:22-26,31-33 (The Lord is good to those who wait for him) Wisdom 3:1-5,9 (The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God) Job 19:21-27a (I know that my Redeemer lives) Psalm 42:1-7, 46, 90:1-12, 121, 130, 139:1-11 23, 27, 106:1-5, 116 From the New Testament Romans 8:14-19,34-35,37-39 (The glory that shall be revealed) 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,35-38,42-44,53-58 (The imperishable body) 2 Corinthians 4:16--5:9 (Things that are unseen are eternal) 1 John 3:1-2 (We shall be like him) Revelation 7:9-17 (God will wipe away every tear) Revelation 21:2-7 (Behold, I make all things new) Gospel John 5:24-27 (He who believes has everlasting life) John 6:37-40 (All that the Father gives me will come to you) John 10:11-16 (I am the good shepherd) John 11:21-27 (I am the resurrection and the life) John 14:1-6 (In my Father's house are many rooms)

Music

We can offer instrumental (organ) music, congregational hymns, and anthems. Please choose between 1-4 and note type

Speaker

Please list those whom you would like to speak at the service and their relationship if applicable

Other details

Would you prefer a certain type of flowers?

Will you be hosting a reception following the worship?

Will you need a table for photos or mementos? Photos for a powerpoint display?

Any other special wishes?