Christian memorial service: a simple order

A plain template for a memorial service or celebration of life. It is not the official rite of any church; your minister may change the order.

A template, not an official rite15 partsStart a program from it

Plan with this order

1. Prelude · your own words

   Music as people gather.

2. Welcome · your own words
3. Opening hymn · a hymn
4. Opening prayer · a prayer
5. Old Testament reading · a reading
6. Psalm · a psalm
7. New Testament reading · a reading
8. Poem · a poem
9. Eulogy · your own words
10. Hymn · a hymn
11. Shared memories · your own words
12. Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer · a prayer
13. Blessing · a prayer
14. Closing hymn · a hymn
15. Postlude · your own words