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An
outline order of service for a funeral |
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This is the official Church of England
service order
The Gathering 1 The coffin may be received at the
door by the minister. 2 Sentences of Scripture may be used. 3 The minister welcomes the people and
introduces the service. 4 A tribute or tributes may be made.
5 Authorized Prayers of Penitence may
be used. 6 The Collect may be said here or in
the Prayers. Readings and Sermon
7 One or more readings from the Bible
is used. Psalms or hymns may follow the
readings. 8 A sermon is preached. This may include a tribute if not already
given Prayers9 The prayers usually follow this
sequence: ·
Thanksgiving
for the life of the departed ·
Prayer for
those who mourn ·
Prayers of
Penitence (if not already used) ·
Prayer for
readiness to live in the light of eternity Commendation
and Farewell 10 The dead person is commended to God
with authorized words. The Committal 11 The body is committed to its
resting place with authorized words. The Dismissal
12 The service may end with a blessing. |
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