Catholic Funeral Order of Service & Funeral Mass Planning Guide
Plan a meaningful Catholic Funeral Mass with confidence using this Catholic funeral order of service guide,
sample program layout, and printable planning worksheet.
Free Catholic Funeral Planning Worksheet • Sample Funeral Mass Layout • Readings, Hymns, Prayers & Service Details
Download the worksheet, review the sample order of service, and use the copy-and-paste layout to help organize your loved one’s funeral program.
Example Catholic Funeral Mass Layout
This sample layout shows how a Catholic Funeral Mass might appear when inserted into a funeral program.
Typical elements may include:
• Celebrant or Officiating Priest
• Entrance Hymn
• First Reading
• Responsorial Psalm
• Second Reading
• Gospel Reading
• Homily
• Prayers of the Faithful
• Communion Hymn
• Words of Remembrance
• Final Commendation
• Recessional Hymn
Every parish is different, and families may choose different readings, hymns, speakers, and music selections based on local customs and family preferences.
Free Catholic Funeral Planning Worksheet
Download PDFFree printable Catholic funeral planning worksheet including service order, readings, hymns, speakers, and funeral mass planning guidance.
What's Included in the Catholic Funeral Planning Worksheet
- Funeral Mass planning checklist
- Order of service worksheet
- Suggested service layout
- Reading selection guidance
- Hymn planning section
- Family speaker planning
- Reception planning notes
- Printable PDF format
Copy-and-Paste Catholic Order of Service Example
To use this sample, highlight the text below and copy it into your funeral program template, Word document, Canva design, or other memorial program layout. Replace the sample names, readings, hymns, and service details with your own selections to create a personalized Catholic Funeral Mass program for your loved one.
Tip: If formatting transfers when copying, use "Keep Text Only" when pasting into Word or Canva.
Celebrant: Fr. Michael O'Brien
Entrance Hymn: Amazing Grace
First Reading: Maria Rivera (Daughter)
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading: Daniel Rivera (Son)
Gospel Reading
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
Communion Hymn: On Eagle's Wings
Words of Remembrance: Carlos Rivera (Brother)
Final Commendation
Recessional Hymn: How Great Thou Art
Funeral Program Templates
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Kind Words
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Where to Begin When You’re Not Sure How
A few kind, thoughtful reads to help you find your footing as you plan a meaningful farewell.
Helpful Resources
A few gentle helps for when your heart and hands need guidance. Click on the images of choice:
Each of these free resources was created to make a difficult time a little lighter — with templates, guidance, and love to help you preserve your loved one’s memory with grace.
