A Layperson's Guide to Conducting Funerals and Celebrations of Life

If you have been asked or if you would like to volunteer to conduct a funeral or a celebration of the person’s life, this guide is for you and will help you prepare to meet with the family and prepare and coordinate the service. It is written from the perspective of a Christian pastor but provides guidance for a range of secular and sacred services. Included are sample outlines for a service, guidance for how to prepare your personal remarks, and sample introductions, prayers, readings, poe...