Helpful guides
Gentle help with the hard parts.
Planning a service means making a hundred small decisions at the worst possible time. These guides walk you through the ones families ask us about most — what goes in a program, how to word it, how to write an obituary, and what to read aloud. Take what helps; leave the rest.
What to Put in a Funeral Program
Every section families usually include, in the order they usually appear — plus a checklist you can work through.
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How Much Do Funeral Programs Cost?
Typical price ranges for printing at home, online printers, and full-service studios — what drives the cost, and how to keep it down.
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Funeral Program Wording Examples
Cover wording, acknowledgments and thank-yous, and repast invitations you can borrow and make your own.
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Order of Service Examples
Three sample orders of service — a traditional church service, a celebration of life, and a graveside service.
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How to Write an Obituary
A step-by-step way to write one, what to include, and two short examples to show the shape of it.
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Poems and Scriptures for Funeral Programs
Classic poems and familiar scripture passages families turn to, with the full text you can use.
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Best Songs for a Funeral Slideshow
How to choose the music for a memory reel — by tone, by era, and by your relationship to them.
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