Celebration of LifeĀ Order of Service Planning Guide
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Free Celebration of Life Planning Worksheet ā¢ Sample Celebration of Life Program Layout ā¢ Service Ideas, Music & Speaker Planning
Download the worksheet, review the sample Celebration of Life order of service, and use the copy-and-paste example to create a personalized funeral program that celebrates your loved one's unique life.
ExampleĀ Celebration of LifeĀ Program Order of ServiceĀ
This sample layout demonstrates how a Celebration of Life order of service might appear inside a funeral program.
Typical elements may include:
- Welcome
- Opening Music
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Life Story
- Photo Slideshow
- Family Tribute
- Friends Share Memories
- Musical Tribute
- Open Sharing
- Closing Reflection
- Reception or Refreshments
Every Celebration of Life is unique. Families are encouraged to personalize the service with meaningful music, favorite stories, photographs, videos, and personal tributes that reflect the life being celebrated.
FreeĀ Celebration of LifeĀ Planning Worksheet
Download PDFFree printable Celebration of Life planning worksheet including an order of service outline, speaker planner, music selections, slideshow planning, and reception notes.
What's Included in theĀ Celebration of Life Planning Worksheet
- Celebration of Life planning checklist
- Order of service worksheet
- Sample Celebration of Life layout
- Music planning section
- Photo slideshow planner
- Family tribute organizer
- Friends sharing memories section
- Reception planning notes
- Printable PDF format
Copy-and-PasteĀ Celebration of Life 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 layout. Replace the sample names, music selections, speakers, and service details with your own to create a personalized Celebration of Life program.
Tip: If formatting transfers when copying, use "Keep Text Only" when pasting into Word or Canva.
Welcome:Ā Daniel Chen (Son)
Opening Music:Ā "You Raise Me Up"
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Life Story:Ā Lucas Wang (Brother)
Photo Slideshow:Ā A Look Back at Mei's Life
Family Tribute:Ā Miki Richards (Sister)
Friends Share Memories
- Mike White (Friend)
- Langston Sinclair (Friend)
Musical Tribute:Ā "Nearer My God to Thee"
Open Sharing
Guests are invited to share memories of Mei (3 minutes or less each please)
Closing Reflection:Ā Mia Chen (Daughter)
Reception
Please join the family for refreshments and fellowship immediately following the Celebration of Life.
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Kind Words
āRose, IĀ cannot thank you enough for your kindness, professionalism, and support during an incredibly difficult time for our family. We are deeply grateful for your sensitivity and skill. Thank you for making such a difference when we needed it most.ā
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Where to Begin When Youāre Not Sure How
A few kind, thoughtful reads to help you find your footing as you plan a meaningful farewell.
Helpful Resources
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