[ FUNERAL PRAYER SERVICE – BASIC ORDER ] :

here is the basic order of service for the simple prayer service funeral: (You will note that it is identical to the above Mass but deletes the Eucharist and communion elements)

Entrance Hymn * (please choose suitable hymn)

Placing of Christian Symbols (can be placed from beginning or family places reminder’s of your beloved’s life at this point)

Invitation to Prayer (priest)

Words of Remembrance (Eulogy). Given by a family member or friend. One single Eulogy written by all the family is often the most effective. It provides a united picture of your beloved. If there are more than one to speak, they preferably will still read parts of the one united Eulogy, for consistency and flow. The best eulogies run to about four to seven minutes.

Opening Prayer (priest)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: (Family or friend to read)

Responsorial Psalm: (choose a hymn* here or Family or friend to read)

Second Reading: (Family or friend to read)

Gospel: (priest)

Homily (priest)

General Intercessions (Family or friend to read)

Lord's Prayer (all pray)

FINAL COMMENDATION (priest)

Prayer of Farewell (priest)

(At the Prayer of Farewell the coffin is incensed and sprinkled with water)

Prayer of Commendation (priest)

Procession to the Place of Committal

(please choose a suitable hymn* here)