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How do I go about creating a funeral program for a relative or friend?

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. Information which may be needed:

funeral customs include a eulogy as part of the funeral ceremony

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 a 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.

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