Funeral Order of Service Examples
Whether you’re looking for a simple, traditional layout or a more modern and personalised design, these examples will help you create a fitting tribute that celebrates the life of your loved one.
Information required to create your funeral order of service
Front Cover Page
- Name of Deceased
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- Funeral location
- Date & time of funeral
- A photograph of your loved one
- Mention of service Leader (optional)
Inner Pages
- Entrance music (hymn or song title, along with artist)
- Introduction/Welcome and opening words
- Eulogy/Tribute
- Readings or poems
- Musical interludes
- Moment of silence or reflection
- Committal
- Farewell words
- Exit music (hymn or song title, along with artist)
Back Cover Page
- A message of special thanks from the family.
- Details of the reception/wake following the service.
- Information on chosen charity, for donations in memory of the deceased.
*** The information above is purely a guide, you may want to include more or less information and that’s perfectly fine. Each order of
service is unique, and you can add as much or as little as you wish.*
Examples of different order of service styles
Traditional layout
A timeless style featuring classic typography, structured page layouts, and a respectful balance of text and imagery.
Photo-centric layout
Featuring a single, treasured photograph, this design provides an elegant and deeply personal tribute.
Multiple photographs
A beautifully structured layout to showcase cherished photographs, celebrating life’s most memorable moments.
Formal border style
Introduces gentle decorative touches that enhance the layout, achieving a beautifully elegant and timeless look.
Floral themes
Thoughtfully designed floral elements introduce colour and freshness, brightening the layout and bringing character to each booklet.
Hobby or interest based
Thoughtful design elements reflect the individuality of your loved one, celebrating their personality and cherished passions.
Examples of inner page layouts
Text-only layout
A clean and understated layout that focuses solely on the running order of service. Ideal for including the wording of readings, hymns, or tributes in a clear, structured, and elegant format.
Simple text with photo
This layout pairs a text-only page with a cherished photograph, providing a subtle visual highlight during the service. Perfect for shorter orders of service, where minimal text is required.
Text with photo montage
A text-only page complemented by a photographic montage. This format allows the written content to be enhanced by multiple cherished memories, beautifully highlighting special moments.
Double-spread photo montage
A beautifully presented double-page photographic layout, ideal for 8-page or more booklets. This format showcases numerous treasured memories, creating a truly unique and heartfelt keepsake for all in attendance.
Personalising the funeral order of service
If you find the process challenging, or would simply prefer a helping hand, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We can also create fully bespoke designs, incorporating your loved one's favourite themes and arranging the content exactly as you would like, so that the finished tribute reflects their life and character in the most personal and meaningful way.
