Sample Funeral/memorial Service Planning Worksheet Template (Page 3 of 12) in pdf

Frequently Asked Questions:

Please know that not only does the Lord of Life walk with you at this time, but also the community of faith

What should I do when a loved one has died?

known as Prince of Peace Lutheran Church also surrounds you with their love and prayers. Our pastors,

staff and members are here to serve you and your family in this time of need.

Please call the church office or the designated pastor on call to inform them. Your second call should be to the

mortuary of your choice to set up an appointment with

their designated staff person for making all decisions

that they handle — the final preparations of the deceased body, news releases, choice of casket or

cremation urn, date, time and place of both the service and the final internment.

Please contact the pastor you wish to preside at the service to both verify his schedule and the church calendar.

How do I schedule a funeral/memorial service at Prince of Peace?

Often this is one of the many details handled by the designated staff person at the mortuary you have selected.

Simply put, at a funeral service the body of the deceased is present, whereas at a memorial service either the

What is the difference between a funeral and memorial service?

deceased’s ashes or no remains are present. Both services provide an opportunity to proclaim God’s death-

defeating acts in Christ as we remember all that God has given us in the life of our loved one.

Sometimes

families prefer to have an internment with a casket or urn at the cemetery prior to a memorial service at

the church.

Cremation is an acceptable way for Christians to deal with one’s earthly remains. The Scriptures tell us that we

How does the Church view cremation?

are formed “of the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7) and, after death, we shall return “again to dust.” (Job 34:15)

We highly recommend working with a mortuary. Their professional staff will ease the strain upon family

If I choose cremation, do I need to secure the services of a mortuary?

members by coordinating all the details and thus contributing to your wishes being carried out with dignity and

honor. Even if cremation is your desire, a mortuary handles many details that are not taken care of by the

church, the Pastor, or family members. Attempting to save money by not using a mortuary is likely to cause

confusion and frustration at a time when you most need guidance and support.

Making the decision to pre-arrange some aspects of your funeral/memorial and/or burial is helpful. An

Should I make pre-arrangements with a mortuary?

appointment with a mortuary in advance of death is a wise step to help you decide what you and your family

need from the many services available. If you are a family member caring for a dying loved one, making an

initial contact now with a mortuary can be very helpful and will lessen the decisions and demands you’ll face

upon death. The Prince of Peace Pastors are available to talk with you about the selection of a mortuary or to

refer you to a mortuary they know well and hold in high regard.

Yes. Not only is this extremely helpful but can save you money.

Should I make pre-arrangements with a cemetery/memorial garden?

Funeral services are generally held within three to five days following death, thereby allowing appropriate time

How soon after death does a funeral/memorial service take place?

for family members and friends to gather for the service. Memorial services can be held at any time. However,

waiting for weeks or even months after a death will have a bearing on finding a sense of closure, and this will

impact the grief work that follows the death of a loved one. Therefore, it is recommended that a memorial

service be held within a few weeks after death.

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