Clergy Funeral Planning Guide

Diocese of Western North Carolina

Clergy Funeral Planning Guide

Name *

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name

Date of Birth *

Date

Place of Birth *

Preferred Location of Service *

Presiding Clergy *

Assisting Clergy

Preacher *

Lectors

Funeral Home

Type of Service *

Burial, Rite I Burial, Rite II Graveside

Service Components (check all that apply) *

Holy Eucharist Music Military Honors

Readings

For Services in the Church, a minimum of two Scripture readings are required. For services with Eucharist, a Gospel reading is always included. Poems and other non-Scriptural readings are subject to the approval of the parish rector and the Bishop.

First Reading *

Second Reading *

Third Reading

Additional Reading

Presentation & Internment (check all that apply) *

Private Public Casket Urn Memorial (No Body) Internment to Follow Internment at a Later Date TBD

Hymns & Special Music
All hymns must be from collections authorized for use in The Episcopal Church. The music staff, in consultation with the parish rector and the Bishop, have final authority over musical selections.

Visitation (mark one)

None At Funeral Home At Church

Church Reception

None Coffee, Tea & Cookies Food Provided at Home Meal

Memorial Contributions Made To

Special Instructions for the Bishop *

Family Contact Information *