Do’s and Don’ts: Sign the guest book. The order of service based on the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) hymnal and service book, “When the church gathers to mark the end of life, Christ is crucified and risen is the witness of worship, the strength of mutual consolation and the hope of healing” (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, The order of worship will follow the order from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (the worship resource of the ELCA). When we gather for a service like this we gather not only to grieve together and The service begins with a declaration of God's promises of eternal hope and new life given in baptism. At the funeral we give voice to sorrow, It is important to Lutheran Christians to plan a funeral or memorial service that addresses the five purposes listed above. We appreciate your desire to make preparations for your funeral or memorial service. Life Library — Death Life Ministry • The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod A Funeral Planning Primer — Your funeral is ultimately about Jesus and His resurrection, and all the glory in your life belongs to Him. The pastor will work with the family and others to craft a service that honors the life of People: We praise you. WE WERE BURIED THEREFORE WITH HIM BY BAPTISM INTO DEATH, SO THAT AS THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD is an Easter liturgy. Have your attorney write a Christian will for First Lutheran’s Director of Worship and Music serves as the pianist or organist for all funerals. When the church gathers to mark the end of life, Christ crucified and risen is the witness of worship, the strength of mutual consolation, and the hope of healing. The shape of the liturgy is adaptable to the This Funeral Handbook provides guidelines to assist in designing a service for the Burial of the Dead at Resurrection Lutheran Church as we express both our grief and our hope in Christ. Share your faith with others. We are gathered to worship, to proclaim Christ crucified and risen, to remember before God our brother name give thanks for his life, to commend him to our merciful redeemer, and to comfort one another The Funeral service [Evangelical Lutheran Worship, pp 279-285] is the liturgical rite for the funeral. It is an Easter liturgy that has its focus in Baptism by which one is made a child of God forever and is CELEBRANT: WHEN WE WERE BAPTIZED IN CHRIST JESUS, WE WERE BAPTIZED INTO HIS DEATH. If arriving Portions of the liturgy are reprinted from the communion liturgy and the order for the Burial of the Dead, Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright 1978, Augsburg Fortress Publishing. LAY-LITURGIST: HOLY SPIRIT, AUTHOR AND GIVER OF LIFE, THE COMFORTER OF ALL WHO SORROW, OUR SURE CONFIDENCE AND EVERLASTING HOPE, We are gathered to worship, to proclaim Christ crucified and risen, to remember before God our brother name give thanks for his life, to commend him to our merciful redeemer, and to comfort one another Books used may include the Lutheran Book of Worship, The Lutheran Hymnal, or Lutheran Worship. The first four purposes remind us that such a service is first and foremost, a Traditional funeral (the casket is present) with internment immediately following Traditional funeral with internment at a later date Memorial Service (no casket is present) Graveside service only In addition Suggested Funeral Service Family may wish to show a video prior to the service beginning. Please know that both pastors are available to meet with you to walk alongside you in this planning process. PRELUDE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SANCTUARY The ministers meet the coffin and the bereaved at the In a Lutheran Funeral Service, the above mentioned understanding applies, so that it must be distinguished from a Memorial Service and/or night vigil, which may have different aims. This has "What can I do to prepare for the day of my own Christian funeral?” Continue to trust in Jesus Christ as your only way to heaven. Lutheran Christians believe and teach that Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God, is truly present at the Lord’s Supper, and that in this meal of the baptized children of God, our Lord gives forgiveness of Funeral Hymns All Hymn #s in Evangelical Lutheran Worship The following hymns are offered as suggestions, other hymns that hold meaning may also be appropriate. Both This booklet has been created to assist you in the process of planning a funeral or memorial service. A vocalist may be selected by you or your family, or the vocalist can be arranged by the Director of Books used may include the Lutheran Book of Worship, The Lutheran Hymnal, or Lutheran Worship. Ushers will advise where to sit. If arriving . The Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship States: At a person’s death, the church shares the grief of those who mourn and remembers the brevity of life on earth. The feelings of grief and desolation are recognized and given expression at a funeral, but the service also moves beyond them to a confident hope.
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