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How to Make a Funeral Program
A complete, practical guide to making a funeral program – what to gather, choosing a format and design, laying out each page, writing the words, proofreading, printing and folding.
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What to Include in a Funeral Program
A page-by-page checklist of what to include in a funeral program – cover, life story, order of service, back page – plus guest notes, optional extras, what to leave out and sample layouts.
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Funeral Program Wording Ideas
Hundreds of wording ideas for every part of a funeral program – cover headings, name and date lines, life story openings and closings, order of service labels, acknowledgements and closing lines.
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How to Write a Eulogy
Practical help writing and delivering a eulogy – how long it should be, gathering stories, a simple five-part structure, humour and faith, handling emotion on the day, and a complete example.
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Celebration of Life Ideas
Forty thoughtful celebration of life ideas – venues, rituals, food, keepsakes, music and program ideas – plus planning timelines, including children, ashes and sample plans.
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