ORDER OF SERVICE
The below Standard Order of Service can be used if undecided or unsure
what to use for the memorial service program:
STANDARD ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
Prayer of Comfort
Hymn of Comfort
Reading of the Word
Old Testament: Psalm 23
New Testament: John 14; 1-6
Selection
Reflections
Acknowledgement of Condolences
Reading of the Obituary
Selection
Eulogy
Final Viewing
Committal
Benediction
The below Standard Order of Funeral Mass can be used if undecided or unsure
what to use for the Catholic memorial service program:
STANDARD ORDER OF FUNERAL MASS
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Greeting
Sprinkling with Holy Water
Placing Pall
Entrance Procession/Hymn
Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar
Prayer over the Offerings
Eucharistic Prayer
Preface/Introductory prayers
Holy, Holy, Holy
First half of prayer, including Consecration
Mystery of Faith
Second half of prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Reception of Holy Communion
Eulogy
Prayer after Holy Communion
CONCLUDING RITES
Final Prayers for Deceased
Song of Farewell
Dismissal