A lot of planning goes into making the final arrangements when someone passes away. Creating a memorable gathering which allows friends and family to pay their respects and say their goodbyes is an important task. Things will flow more smoothly when an order of service funeral booklet is given to all in attendance.
This is a printed handout that is given to each guest in attendance at the memorial event. It contains a complete listing of what will happen, who will be speaking, and each type of tribute to be paid. Creating this piece begins by making a series of choices and decisions.
Begin by selecting a photo of the deceased to be used on the cover. This should be a fairly recent picture that flatters the individual as well as shows their personality. Though black and white is perfectly acceptable, color has a tendency to show up better and adds a more ethereal look to the document, which helps to soothe mourners.
A very important part of the planning is deciding who will be the officiant and which types of tributes are going to used in these proceedings. The next step is figuring out the people who are going to deliver or perform each of those pieces. The final touch is lining everything up in the correct succession.
A popular item often included in these programs is the honoree's obituary. Even though people are free to read this tribute in the local papers, it is a special touch to provide each guest with their own keepsake copy. A lot of people collect the printouts as keepsake tokens and the addition of the final tribute is extra thoughtful.
Providing an order of service funeral printout is a part of making final arrangements for a lost loved one. It is a fine method of paying tribute to someone who has passed on. This also keeps a memorial gathering flowing per schedule since everyone is aware of what to expect.
