Funeral Songs

Funeral songs can be a very important part of a funeral or memorial service. Selecting the right funeral songs can help comfort grieving family members and friends, Music can help mourners express emotions during this difficult time. Funeral music can come from a wide variety of genres, including religious, classical, jazz, pop, soul, country and rock and roll. You can choose songs from the deceased favorite artists, or you can choose songs based on their lyrics or the memories that they invoke about your loved one.
Music can be used beforehand while guests are finding their seats, throughout the service and at the end of the ceremony. Song lyrics can be printed in funeral programs and memorial service bulletins, so guests can sing along.
The Internet has many websites and resources that list good songs for funerals, and well as sites that will allow you to listen to the songs, and purchase them. Finding the perfect music for your funeral or memorials services can help you create a very personal and memorable funeral or memorial experience.

Graduated Fold Funeral Program Templates

The graduated fold funeral program template (sometimes called offset) is a newer layout style that gives a new twist to the traditional funeral program layout. It is very similar to the bifold (single fold) funeral program template, except there the fold is slightly offset, revealing a different colored tab, design or text to the left of the program. Often the name or other information is typed in this tab. This fold and exposed tab give a contemporary and polished look to your funeral programs. Since this layout can be tricky, predesigned funeral program templates are the quickest and easiest way to obtain this style of program.
Similar the bifold (single) fold funeral program template, the graduated fold funeral program template can still contain the traditional elements of the funeral program such as the cover photo, the funeral order of service, scriptures, funeral and memorial poems, funeral song lyrics and much more. Consider using a graduated fold for your funeral program and create a special and lasting memory of your loved one.

Funeral and Memorial Poems

Funeral and memorial poems are a very important part of funeral or memorial services. Poems help to comfort family and friends, and often help family and friends express their thoughts and feeling about their loved ones who have passed. Poems are used during the funeral service, burial site, or ashes scattering ceremony. They may also used in funeral printed materials, such as funeral programs, funeral program templates, prayer cards and bookmarks.
Whether you are a family member searching for the perfect poem, or a friend that’s been asked to participate in a funeral or memorial service, choosing the right poem can be a daunting task. However, there are several sources for finding the right funeral poem for your funeral service or funeral program, or printed materials. The internet is an outstanding source for finding the right poem to remember your loved one. There are literally hundreds of site that list poems for free. These poems are often categorized according to relationships, including poems for mothers, fathers, children, grandmothers, grandfathers and illness, and many more. Most websites will list the authors of the poems, if known (When using poems in printed materials, ensure that proper credit is given to the author). There are also several sites that e-books available for download for a nominal fee.

Funeral Program Example

The funeral program (sometimes called a memorial service bulletin) is the printed document that outlines the key points in the funeral or memorial service and summarizes the life achievements of your deceased loved one. Below is a funeral program example:

• Choose from a variety of cover designs

• Determine a paper size and layout style, such as bifold or triford, 8 1/2" x 11" or 8 1/2" x 14"

• Choose a title or phrase -- "Home Going Celebration"; "In Loving Memory"; "A Memorial Tribute"; "Celebrating the Life"; "In Remembrance"; or any custom phrase

• Location; Date; Time;

• Name of Service Leader

• Date of Birth and Date of Death

• Back cover -- Acknowledgements, Funeral Home information, Pall Bearer or Flower Bearer Information

• Obituary

• Poems/Eulogies/Tributes

• Special Acknowledgments /Thank You Notes

The following articles can help you create the perfect funeral program:

Using Funeral Program Templates

Funeral program templates are an easy way to create a beautiful funeral program that also serves as a keepsake. Funeral program templates are pre-formatted documents that have graphics on the cover, and placeholder information for all of the elements of a funeral program. Follow these simple tips to select a design and create your treasured keepsake.

1. Decide on a design of theme. You can search the internet for pre-designed templates with a variety of graphic designs. Funeral program templates come in a variety of colors and themes, including floral, landscape, religious and more.
2. Once you have selected a design, choose a layout. Funeral program templates can come in a variety of paper sizes and layouts including, bifold, trifold, graduated styles and can be sized at 8 1/2 x 11″, 8 1/2 x 14″ and 11″ x 17″ and more. Your size and layout selection will be determined by how much information you want to put in your program. Funeral Programs can contain the order of service, funeral poems, funeral scripture verses, obituaries and photo collages. Decide which elements you will include and pick the layout that accommodate all of your information.
3. Ensure that you purchase a program that you can use on your computer. Funeral Program Templates can be purchased in a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign, and Apple Word processing Software.
4. Most templates are available for immediate download. Once downloaded, you can begin adding photos and information
5. Proofread your program, and print. Most funeral program templates are in color. Make that you have enough ink or toner on hand. Allow sufficient time for you funeral programs to print out. Also remember to allow sufficient time for folding.
Also see these resources for selecting and using funeral program templates:

Funeral Programs

Funeral programs (sometime referred to as a memorial service bulletin or memorial program) are a printed documents (or booklets) that are given out at a funeral or memorial service. A funeral program helps the guests follow the funeral service, and serves as a keepsake to remember the deceased. Funeral Program Templates are used to help make creating a funeral program much faster and easier. Elegant Memorials sells professionally-formatted, quality funeral program templates for a very low price. These templates can be downloaded immediately and come in a variety of themes, colors styles and layouts. The website also has an extensive funeral resources section that has many tips and articles to help you plan your funeral or memorial service.

Parts of Funeral Program…

The Cover

* Full name of deceased -- Photos of Deceased
* A descriptive title of the Funeral Program such as “In Loving Memory” or “Homegoing Celebration”
* Location; Date; Time; Name of Service Leader
* Birth Date and Death Date

Order of Service
The Order of Service serves as a guide to the funeral service. Funerals or Memorials can follow any format, and can be tailored to fit your loved ones wishes, however, if you are planning a traditional service, particularly if the service is in a church, you should get guidance about the service from the pastor of other church officials.

Obituary
The obituary is a notice or announcement, of a person’s death, to include an account of their life. Obituaries are an important part of the funeral program and are the last words written about the deceased’s life. For more information, see "How to Write An Obituary".

Funeral Poems / Funeral Scriptures/Quotes / Funeral Readings
Poems are used in funeral programs to bring comfort to the grieving, or to help celebrate the life of the deceased.

Eulogies/Tributes
Eulogies, tributes and funeral poems can be included to help personalize the program.