Creating a
Funeral Order
of Service

A funeral service is a very personal
event and people will often have different
requirements. A funeral order of service
booklet typically provides a schedule
of the ceremony and can be given out
to mourners as they arrive or sent to
people who cannot attend.

The order of service may include
hymns, songs, poems, readings,
photographs, or anything else you
would like added, creating a unique
commemoration of someone’s life.
It can become a special memory of
a loved one to keep forever; for you,
your family, and friends who came
to say goodbye.



How to Create a funeral
order of service

This guide will explain how to write
a funeral order of service and includes
useful ideas to help get you started.

What to include in a funeral
order of service booklet:

Front cover

Schedule of the funeral service

Memories and treasured moments

Final page



Front cover
The front cover of an order of service
booklet is usually kept quite simple.
It will often include:

A photo of the deceased

Their full name

Date of birth and date of death

A short message or quote
remembering them

Date, time and location of the service

When choosing a photo of your loved one,
try and find one which reflects their
personality. It’s best to use a photo
which only focuses on the person being
honoured, rather than a group photo.

You may wish to choose a recent or
past photo, depending on personal
preference and how you would like to
remember them. It doesn’t have to be a serious photo either; many people often
pick one which will raise a smile or fond
memory when looking at the booklet
in years to come.

If your loved one had any nicknames,
these may also be included on the
front cover of the booklet.



Schedule of the
funeral service
The next couple of pages inside the
booklet will often include the schedule
of the funeral service, informing attendees
what will happen during the ceremony.
This will completely depend on your own
preference and if you are being guided
by whoever is conducting the service.

The service schedule may include:

Musical procession as attendees
enter and take their seats
(this could include the title of the song)

Introduction by whoever is
conducting the service

Words to any songs or funeral hymns
which are included in the service

Any readings, speeches or verses and the names of the individual speakers

Group prayers

Committal and blessing

Closing music
(this could include the title of the song)

You don’t have to follow this exact
schedule, though you may need to
check the outline of the service with
your chosen funeral director and the
person who is conducting the service to
ensure all your requirements are met.



Memories and treasured moments

Once you have decided on the schedule
of the service, you can begin adding memories and treasured moments to
the booklet. It can be as many pages as
you like, but bear in mind that extra
pages may incur additional print costs.

Many families personalise the order
of service booklet with extra
photographs or choose their loved
one’s favourite quotations, song
lyrics or poems.



Final page

The final page or back cover of the
order of service will often include another photograph of the deceased; this can be different to the one used on the front cover and may be a group or family photo.

It is also a good place to mention any preferred charities or organisations for donations. There may be a specific
charity that was important to the
deceased, so make sure you take this
into consideration when choosing
where the money will be donated to.

You may wish to express your thanks
to those in attendance and to any
friends or relatives who will receive
a copy of the booklet but couldn’t
attend the service itself.

Finally, you could include the
details and location of the wake,
if you have chosen to have one.





Helping you make a
special funeral
order of service booklet

Our designers will help make the
funeral order of service booklet a special
memento that you can cherish for years
to come. We will coordinate with
whoever is conducting the service and provide advice and guidance on a range
of designs which can be tailored to
suit your wishes.

Families will often talk through
their requirements with the officiant
when creating the order of service,
as they will play a key role on the
day of the funeral.

If you wish to include a photograph
of your loved one, or have chosen
more than one photo to be used
throughout the service sheet, we are
more than happy to accommodate
this for you.

We are always here
to help and advise you,
on the setting up of your
order of service.

We offer a same day
service, but please give us
more time if you can.

Normal turnaround is 3 to 4 working days.
(Same-day service does not include artwork)

We Listen To Your Ideas

We are designers and printers of funeral order of services who can turn your ideas into reality. We can find or create the perfect theme for the funeral order of service. We will include your photos, poems and stories about your loved one.

Bespoke Designs Available

The funeral order of service designed by Jelprint is a lasting keepsake for all family and friends of your loved one. You can choose from our wide range of our designs.

Create a Personalised Tribute

We create a more personal funeral service sheet
for your loved one.

It can help families, in a time of great sadness, to remember some special memories they have.

Funeral program printing of Order of Service Cards do not have to be a simple black and white document any longer.
Funeral books have changed!

You do not have to accept a standard funeral order of service or a standard template design any more. Let our graphic designer create the funeral order of service book you really want for your loved one.

Jeprint Luton can create funeral stationery, including funeral order of service, that is unique just for you and your family.

Many of our customers have found the process of planning and selecting the design of the funeral order of services be helpful, and of comfort, during their most difficult of times. Many families keep the funeral stationery created for their loved one as lasting keepsake.