GUIDE FOR PLANNING A MEMORIAL SERVICE

GUIDE FOR PLANNING A MEMORIAL SERVICE

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2 | GUIDE FOR PLANNING A MEMORIAL SERVICE

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree;

in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free!

In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be,

unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody;

there’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me.

From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery,


In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity;

in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity.

In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory,


- Natalie Sleeth, 1986

Hymn of Promise

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ROCKWALL | 3

Dear Friends, We know that planning the details of a memorial service can be overwhelming, and we would

like to assist you in any way that we can. It is our hope that this resource will guide you as you make decisions.

The Christian funeral is a worship service in which God’s people witness to their faith in the hope of the Gospel, the communion of saints, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Christians recognize the inevitability of death, and the Christian Gospel powerfully addresses the reality and experience of death. The belief of Christians in the resurrection from the dead is not a belief which denies the reality of death or suggests that persons have within them some form of immortality. Rather, it is a belief that God’s love and power are greater than the power of death, so that though we die and cease to exist, we are given new life, a new existence in God’s eternity. All this, Christians affirm because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

A funeral/memorial service at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall is worship of the living God. The service is God’s way of bringing comfort to the hearts of those who mourn as scripture is read and preached, prayer is offered, praises are sung, grief is expressed, and remembrance is cherished. The presence of family and friends surrounding the bereaved at this time serves to support and strengthen those who sorrow. The funeral gives thanks for life and lifts meaningful memories from the life of the loved one, helping us learn vital lessons from them.

It is our honor and privilege to walk alongside you and your family through this journey as we remember together, God is with us.

Grace and peace,

Rev. Christina Hildebrand Minister of Life StagesFirst United Methodist Church of Rockwall

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 | THE CEREMONY

6 | SUGGESTED HYMNS

7 | POTENTIAL SCRIPTURES

9 | TRADITIONAL ORDER OF SERVICE

10 | TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIME OF DEATH

11 | A SURVIVOR’S CHECKLIST

12 | PERSONAL INFORMATION


THE CEREMONYPURPOSE & TYPES

Pastoral Care in Time of GriefOne of the most valuable services the church provides at the time of death is that of pastoral care. The

minister should be consulted immediately when a death occurs, for they are uniquely equipped to give those Christian services which the bereaved family needs. The minister will meet with the family to arrange the services.

The clergy are honored to come to the home or hospital to be present in Christ and offer comfort and prayer with the bereaved. If death is not sudden or unexpected, we pray that the family will have been in touch with a member of the clergy prior to the death.

The Purpose of a CeremonyThe death of a loved one is a life-changing experience. A meaningful, well-planned memorial service may

bring comfort and the beginning of healing for broken hearts. The service can be a benediction and a comfort to us, as well as a witness of faith. Meaningful funerals celebrate our loved one’s significant life by connecting us with our past, with those we love, and the hope of the promise of eternal life through faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Participating in a meaningful funeral or memorial service helps us begin to regain a sense of balance and to make that painful but necessary transition from life before the death, to a new normal for life after the death.

Because it may be difficult when under emotional stress to plan wisely, members are encouraged to discuss with their family in advance their wishes upon their death concerning the necessary arrangements that may include the Christian options of burial, cremation or donation for medical purposes.

Services on the Occasion of DeathThe funeral or memorial service attempts to honor the life of the deceased, offer comfort to the grieving,

and recognize our dependence on the grace of God. Every aspect of the service should contribute to these three things. The clergy and staff will work with families in developing an appropriate service for your loved one.

On the day of the service, the family will be advised to gather in a designated area prior to the service. The minister will meet with the family and lead them into the sanctuary. Photographs can be taken by family and the funeral home prior to the service. Occasionally, the service is recorded for family who are unable to attend. All will be encouraged to silence their cell phones and other devices to ensure the sanctity of the service.

Service with a CasketThe distinction between a memorial service and a funeral service is the presence of the casket. A service

with the casket is usually referred to as a “Funeral Service.” Without the casket, the service is referred to as a “Memorial Service.” Funeral practices are constantly evolving. If there is not a day and time designated as the “viewing,” the casket may be open prior to the service in the Methodist tradition.


Service with CremationCremation is a matter of personal preference. It is not inconsistent with the Christian faith. Services

are available at cemeteries, mausoleums, and/or columbaria.

Services of CommittalInterment may precede or follow the worship service. Members and friends of the family may gather

at the graveside or columbarium for a service of farewell, which is to be conducted with simplicity, dignity, and brevity. The service includes readings from scripture, prayers, words of committal, and a blessing, reflecting the reality of death, entrusting the one who has died to the care of God, and bearing witness to faith in the resurrection from the dead. Because fraternal, military, or civil rites are not part of the worship service, these organizations may pay tribute to the deceased before or following the Christian service.

Casket CoveringsThe family may choose to place flowers or a pall on the casket. The use of a pall is a revival of an

ancient Christian custom. The pall, a handsome cloth spread over the casket, is used to witness that all are equal in God’s sight and each beloved by God, “as in baptism……...put on Christ, so in Christ may……..be clothed in glory.” A Christian service may also be enhanced by its simplicity in the faith that God looks within the heart and not on outward material things. To honor veterans, an American flag may drape the casket.

MusicMusic is a universally unifying medium that can bring comfort to mourners and speak for them when

words are inadequate. Clergy will work with the organist or Director of Music & Arts and the family in all decisions on music selection. Arrangements for soloists or instrumentalists may be made through the Director of Music & Arts.

Congregational hymns are encouraged as a wonderful instrument to celebrate the life of the deceased. Listed later in this booklet are suggested hymns appropriate for a funeral or memorial service.

Pre-Service Memory VideoMany times, either the funeral home or members of the family will create a video that includes

pictures and music as a way to remember, honor, and celebrate their loved one. The video will run prior to the service. It is important that the video be on a USB drive in the MP.4 format. Please contact the church office for system compatibility requirements.

MealOn occasion the family will gather for a meal prior to or following the service and the church can

provide a space for food and fellowship. Friends from the loved one’s Sunday school class or small group ministry will often provide a meal for the family. In some cases, referrals for catering are available for the family to utilize.

The Mourning AfterPastoral care will be offered during the grief recovery period. Means of Christian compassion in the

months following the death of a loved one can be expected by the bereaved. Ongoing ways of honoring and remembering a loved one may be guided by the clergy.

Grief is hard work. Healthy grief reconciliation will allow the mourner to adjust to the new reality of moving forward in life without a loved one. The presence of clergy or a Christian companion can offer a more grace-filled experience through the love of Christ. As a means of God’s healing grace, Grief Support Groups and Healing Services may be offered by First United Methodist Church of Rockwall.


0 For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

0 God, Our Help in Ages Past

A Might Fortress Is Our God

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Amazing Grace

Be Still, My Soul

Be Thou My Vision

Because He Lives

Blessed Assurance

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Close to Thee

Faith of Our Fathers

For All the Saints

God of Grace and God of Glory

He Leadeth Me, 0 Blessed Thought

How Great Thou Art

Hymn of Promise

In the Garden

It Is Well

Jesus, Remember Me

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Lift High the Cross

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Marching to Zion

My Hope Is Built

Nearer, My God, to Thee

On Eagle’s Wings

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Soon and Very Soon

Take Time to Be Holy

The Church’s One Foundation

The Day of Resurrection

The Old Rugged Cross

We’ll Understand It Better By and By

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

When We All Get to Heaven

SUGGESTED HYMNSFROM THE UNITED METHODIST HYMNAL


OLD TESTAMENTComfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to herthat she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all the people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?”All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades,when the breath of the Lord blows upon it;surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. (ISAIAH 40:1–8)

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is an everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary, his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (ISAIAH 40:28–31)

Other optionsExodus 14:5 –14, 19–31 Israel’s deliveranceIsaiah 43:1 –3a, 5–7, 13, 15, 18–19, 25; 44:6, 8a God will deliverIsaiah 55:1 –3, 6–13 Hymn of joy

PSALMSThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life:and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.(Psalm 23)

Other optionsPsalm 42 (UMH 777) As a deer longs for flowing streamsPsalm 43 (UMH 778) You are the God in whom I take refuge.Psalm 46 (UMH 780) God is our refuge and strength.Psalm 90 (UMH 809) From everlasting to everlasting

Psalm 91 (UMH 810) My God in whom I trustPsalm 103 (UMH 824) Bless the Lord, O my soul.

POTENTIAL SCRIPTURES


Psalm 116 (UMH 837) I will lift up the cup of salvation.Psalm 121 (UMH 844) I lift up my eyes to the hills.Psalm 139 (UMH 854) O Lord, you have searched me.Psalm 145 (UMH 857) The Lord is gracious and merciful.Psalm 146 (UMH 858) Praise the Lord, O my soul.Canticle of Hope (UMH 734) God shall wipe away all our tears

NEW TESTAMENTNow I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved. Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” Fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body as he has chosen. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory.It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled:“Death has been swallowed up in victory.”“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.(1 CORINTHIANS 15:1–2a, 12, 16–18, 20, 35–38 a, 42b –44, 54–55, 57)

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.You know the way to the place where I am going.” (JOHN 14:1-4)

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth;for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.”(REVELATION 21:1–7)

Other options

2 Corinthians 4:5 –18

Glory in God

Ephesians 1:15 –23; 2:1–10

Alive in Christ

1 Peter 1:3 –9, 13, 21–25

Blessed by God

Revelation 7:2 –3, 9–17

The multitude of the redeemed


TRADITIONAL ORDEROF SERVICE

Gathering

The family will gather with the pastor before the service for prayer.

Processional

The family will be ushered into the sanctuary to be seated.

Words of Grace and Greeting

Words of greeting are delivered by a pastor.

Hymn or Song

A congregational hymn, or special music may be sung.

Pastoral Prayer

The pastor will offer prayer.

Scripture Readings

The pastor or family may read Scriptures of your choosing.

Hymn

A congregational hymn or special music may be sung (optional).

Reflection

Memories shared by family or friends may be offered as planned ahead.

Message/Meditation

Delivered by the pastor

Hymn

A closing hymn or special music may be sung.

Benediction

A blessing usually offered by the pastor.

Recessional

The family is ushered from the sanctuary to prepare to greet loved ones.


TO BE CONSIDEREDAT TIME OF DEATH

The following is a process that might be used at the time of the death of a loved one.

• Call the church (972-771-5500) to contact your clergy, as their experience and concern for you will be very helpful. Your pastor can assist with scheduling issues and answer immediate questions. Please consult with a clergy person before finalizing or announcing service date and time.

• Locate any documents prepared by the deceased which indicates their wishes as to a Christian burial.

• If such documents do not exist, or cannot be found, and you have not heard the deceased express any opinion in regard to the following, then examine your own position.

• Did the deceased, wish to be cremated? Did the deceased, wish to donate their body to medical science?

• Choose a funeral home and call them if not already done, asking that they take the body into custody and await further word on your plans. If the death occurs in a hospital, the hospital will call the funeral director for you, upon your direction. If death occurs under hospice care, hospice will make all necessary arrangements, upon you direction.

• Think about the kind of service you desire and the location.A funeral service with the body or cremains presentA memorial serviceA funeral Home, Church, or ColumbariumA simple graveside service

• Some questions to ask:- Is there a cemetery plot? Who owns it? Where is the

recording document?- If you need to buy a plot, where will it be and how

many spaces will you need? You may want to consider future burials.

- In an effort to avoid undue expenses, prayerfully consider the kind of casket or urn you desire.

- If there are cremains, what will be their disposition style?

• Determine whether or not you will have visitation at the funeral home.

• Closed casket or open at the funeral home? In the United Methodist church tradition, the casket is usually closed during the service.

• Who should be notified? Who will phone or write them?

• Who is coming from a distance? Has the scheduling of the service taken this into consideration?

• Decide on the designation of memorial gifts.

• Decide on two or three persons to meet with the funeral director to make arrangements, choose the casket or urn, and clarify clothing questions for the deceased.

- Full name- Date and place of birth- Date of death- Father’s full name- Mother’s full name (including her maiden name)- Survivors (identify spouse and children by name,

number of grandchildren, names of sisters, brothers, significant others)

- Memberships (historical societies, service organizations, clubs, church, activities in church and community, etc.)

- Names of newspapers in which death notices and obituary items should appear (include local papers and also out-of-town papers, wherever there are friends to inform). Classified death notices are paid by you, usually through the funeral director who places the notices with the newspapers. Longer obituary news items based on the above information may be prepared and submitted to newspapers; they will be published at the editor’s discretion.

- Social Security number- Military serial or service number may be obtained

through the Veteran’s Administration

• After the service day and time has been confirmed through the clergy with the church, and agreed upon with the funeral director, family may begin to notify other family and friends about the arrangements.


Immediate:• Obtain signed death certificate and autopsy (if applicable)• Within the first 24 hours, look for organ donation records; check for signed authorizations and arrange immediately• Inventory safe deposit boxes and personal papers of the deceased. Look for burial insurance policies, prepaid

mortuary or cremation society plans.• Contact the church to ensure that the clergy are aware.• Contact mortuary to make burial (or cremation) and funeral arrangements. Arrange for obituary notice.• Contact friends and relatives. Allow others to help you in this time of need.• Make arrangements for pets (if applicable).• Cancel regular elder assistance services (if applicable). (i.e. Meals on Wheels)• Obtain certified copies of the death certificate from the mortuary (consider purchasing between 10 and 20 copies).

Within 30 Days: (if applicable)• Contact Social Security Administration to stop checks.• Contact appropriate agency if receiving health care benefits through a government program.• Contact Veterans Administration.• Contact payers of pensions (such as former employers or annuities).• Contact Department of Motor Vehicles.

What Documentation to Locate:• Will• Trust• Insurance policy• Deeds of Real Estate

If Living Trust, Notify:• Successor Trustee (Trust Manager) for distribution of assets.• [Firm Name] [Phone Number]• Insurance companies and arrange for any death benefits to be paid to beneficiaries.• IRA and Pension companies for any death benefits to be paid to beneficiaries.

If NO Living Trust and ONLY a will, Notify:• County Clerk and deposit the original will within 30 days.• Executor to begin and probate the process with an attorney.• [Firm Name] [Phone Number] for review of possible death and/or income owning and assistance in sorting out

and distributing assets.

Within 60 Days:• Notify all creditors and utility companies.• Transfer title on jointly head assets.• Inventory personal effects and arrange for disposition to family members, friends, or charities.

Within 6 Months, If Surviving Spouse:• Contact [Firm Name] [Phone Number] for review of finances and revised financial game plan.• Update your will or trust.

A Survivor Checklist3


PERSONAL INFORMATIONTO ASSIST FAMILY IN PLANNING

Full Legal Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Cell__________________________________

Place of birth (city, county, state) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Spouse’s name ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Widowed ___ Divorced

Father’s name, birthplace, and date of birth/death ___________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s maiden name, birthplace, and date of birth/death __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Length of residence in the state ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Social security number _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Employer ___________________________________________________ Type of Business________________________________________________

Education _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Location of/deed to cemetery plot____________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of death certificates required________________________________________________________________________________________

(The funeral home usually provides three copies; perhaps nine or ten will be necessary and can be obtained through the funeral home.)

Persons in my family who remain to celebrate my life

(Identify spouse and children by name; number of grandchildren; names of parents, sisters, brothers and significant others; be careful to spell correctly.)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name and telephone number of my attorney _________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name and telephone number of funeral home to be contacted ______________________________________________________________

Contact for death benefits:

Social Security ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Life Insurance _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Financial Advisor ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Location of Health Information _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Primary Physicians ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Request for donation of body or parts thereof _______________________________________________________________________________

(e.g., Southwest Transplant Alliance, Southwestern Medical School)


Location of personal papers

Will ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Birth Certificate _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

School and College Diplomas _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Marriage Certificate ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other (i.e., legal papers, safe deposit box and keys) ___________________________________________________________________________

Location of information about all assets Bank Accounts

Savings ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Checking ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Canceled checks ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bank books ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Investment Information

Name and telephone of broker(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Treasury Bonds / Notes / Bills _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Money Market Accounts(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stock Information _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Information about home

Location of Deed/Lease/Mortgage ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Insurance information ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Warranty information _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Information regarding other property(ies) ____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Location of information about automobiles(s)

Registration ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Insurance _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Maintenance records _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Warranty ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Income tax information

Location of previous and current year’s records ______________________________________________________________________________

Name and telephone number of accountant __________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Information regarding a “Living Will”/Directive to Physicians, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Military Information

Branch of Service ___________________________________________ Service serial number ___________________________________________

Date entered Service _______________________________________ Place ____________________________________________________________

Date of Separation _________________________________________ Place ____________________________________________________________

Grade, rank, or rating _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wars / conflicts served ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional information ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ChildrenName Address Phone______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________

Persons to be NotifiedName Address Phone______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________

Organizations to be NotifiedName Address Phone______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________


My Funeral / Memorial Service

I, ____________________________________, would like to encourage you to design my funeral / memorial service as a worship service of hope and celebration. Gather to give thanks to God for the reality of the Resurrection.Listed below are my wishes at this time for my service and burial.

Name of church or cemetery or columbarium _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Located at _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Clergy: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contacts for clergy ____________________________________________________________________________________________Lodge/Veteran Service by______________________________________________________________________________________Casket/Urn ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Hymns to be sung by congregation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hymns to be played by organist _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Special Music __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soloist _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Scripture Selections ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

You may read all or a portion of these and include others as loved ones request. You may invite others to share memories during the service or at the graveside/columbarium.

Possible Pallbearers___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In lieu of flowers, make gifts to ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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