Example of a Celebration of Life

If you’re hoping to have a memorial service or celebration of life rather than make traditional funeral arrangements for your loved one, this sample of a service might help.

If you’re planning a memorial service for your loved one, here is a simple order of service that might help you.

An Example of a Celebration of Life Service

       I.           Opening Song

      II.          Introduction

A.     Welcome

B.     Thank you on behalf of the family

C.      Give an explanation of a celebration of life service.

1.      Explain the difference between a funeral and a celebration of life service.

2.      It is a public grieving event and a celebration of the person’s life.

3.      Storytelling is the core of the service.

4.      Funny stories and sentimental stories are both ok.

5.      One may find themselves laughing one moment and crying the next.

6.      Give permission to do both. Give permission to accept however they feel.  It is ok.

7.      Ask everyone to think of a story for the service.

8.      They can come forward to get the microphone or have it brought to them where they are seated.

    III.          Opening prayer

    IV.          First Reading

     V.          Second Reading

    VI.          A six minute reflection by presider

  VII.          Scheduled Eulogies or Stories by family and friends

 VIII.          Open Microphone for stories

    IX.          Announcements

      X.          Closing Prayer

    XI.          Closing Song

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