When making burial arrangements, it is important to be well organized. This is because there are so many things which will need to be done and so many people to co ordinate. One of the ways to ensure that everything runs smoothly, especially on the day of the burial is to provide funeral programs to the attendees. This will help everyone know what is supposed to happen at what time.
Consider the information that you want to include in the program. There are different kinds of information you may choose to include. This includes the deceased's biography, photos, poems, songs, order of service and scripture messages. Try to keep the program short and simple.
Come up with a layout of the leaflet. The layout should be able to incorporate all the information and still look presentable. You can design your own using any design software you have or you can download ready made templates from the Internet.
Use a quality picture of the deceased. Go through any of their recent photos and find one that has been professionally taken. Ideally, find a photo which was taken while they were on their own and not in a group. This will remove the need to crop the photo.
Consider asking for suggestions about the program, especially from the family of the deceased. This will help you come up with a program that matches with the rest of the event theme and personality of the deceased. Ask them if there is anything else they would want you to include in the program.
When writing funeral programs, always remember to proofread it before you print. Check for any grammar errors and design mistakes. If possible, have one or two more people proofread it too. Then print the program on high quality paper. Make enough copies, depending on the number of people who will attend.
