Presbyterian Funeral Order of Service & Funeral Planning Guide
Plan a meaningful Presbyterian funeral service with confidence using this Presbyterian order of service guide, sample funeral program layout, and printable planning worksheet.
Free Presbyterian Funeral Planning Worksheet • Sample Order of Service 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 Presbyterian Funeral Program Order of Service
This sample layout shows how a traditional Presbyterian funeral service might appear when inserted into a funeral program.
Typical elements may include:
- Officiating Minister
- Welcome
- Opening Prayer
- Opening Hymn
- Scripture Reading
- Obituary Reading
- Anthem or Special Music
- Sermon or Message of Hope
- Family Memories
- Prayer of Thanksgiving
- Closing Hymn
- Committal
Every Presbyterian congregation is unique, and families may personalize readings, hymns, speakers, and music selections according to church traditions and family preferences.
Free Presbyterian Funeral Planning Worksheet
Download PDFFree printable Presbyterian funeral planning worksheet including order of service planning, Scripture readings, hymns, speaker planning, and funeral service guidance.
What's Included in the Presbyterian Funeral Planning Worksheet
- Funeral planning checklist
- Order of service worksheet
- Suggested Presbyterian service layout
- Scripture planning guide
- Hymn planning section
- Family speaker planning
- Committal planning notes
- Printable PDF format
Copy-and-Paste Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian Funeral Mass program for your loved one.
Tip: If formatting transfers when copying, use "Keep Text Only" when pasting into Word or Canva.
Officiating Minister: Rev. Elizabeth Morgan
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn: "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Psalm 121 — Read by Ethan Bennett (Son)
John 14:1–6 — Read by Lily Bennett (Daughter)
Obituary Reading: Victor Bennett (Brother)
Anthem: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Sermon / Message of Hope
Family Memories
- Jonathan Bennett (Brother)
- Jocelyn Richards (Sister)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn: "Blessed Assurance"
Committal
Funeral Program Templates
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Kind Words
“Rose, I 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.”
— Charlene
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.
