Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Funeral Program Examples


There are several funeral program examples available on the internet. Check out some examples of funeral programs at Elegant Memorials. Also, browse our extensive Funeral and Memorial Resources Section that has a variety of funeral poems, scriptures, funeral readings, obituary template information and much more.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Funeral Program Designs

Funeral programs can enhance your funeral or memorial service and give it a very personalized touch. The following tips can help you to choose a memorial or funeral program template that best represents your loved ones personality. The right design teamed with the perfect funeral poem, prayer or scripture will make your funeral program special.

1. Select a funeral program design that best represents your loved ones personality, such as a simple, straight-forward, conservative.

2. Find the right funeral poem, funeral reading, or song (lyrics) that offers consolation to you or meant a lot to your loved one. Also, consider using personalized letters, notes, quotes or other readings in the funeral program.

3. Include a photo of your loved one. Decide if you want a recent photo, or an older photograph such as a photo from a wedding, from high school, or the military

4. Consider using family photos or photo collages in the funeral program

5. List information about special life events (e.g. graduations, marriages, military service/awards, jobs, volunteer service, and retirement)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Funeral Planning

If you are planning a loved one’s funeral or pre-planning your own, the process can be much easier if you understand your options. Consider these four important questions.
  1. What is your budget for the funeral or memorial service?
  2. Will the body be present at the funeral?
  3. Will you have a religious or traditional funeral or a contemporary funeral or memorial service?
  4. Which people will accomplish the many administrative tasks (such as creating funeral programs, selecting speakers for the service and writing obituaries) associated with funeral planning?
Answering these key questions will put you well on your way to planning the perfect funeral or memorial service that fits into your budget. For more detailed information about funeral planning, see this funeral planning article.