Saint David’s Burial Service Plan
“Baptized Christians are properly buried from the Church.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 490).
The Eucharist is normally offered for the departed and the living. In the Eucharist we share with the community of saints in the banquet of God’s Kingdom. By sharing in the Communion of the Crucified and Risen Lord, we are given hope of the "Resurrection of the Dead and the Life of the world to Come.”
1.) Calling hours before a funeral may take place at the Church, a custom we encourage. While most Americans are familiar with calling hours at a funeral home, there is a long-standing Christian tradition of calling hours being held at the Church. This practice allows family, friends, and congregation to gather in the place that has been the deceased’s spiritual home for fellowship and prayer prior to the service. Please speak with one of the clergy if you want to learn more about this custom.
Will there be calling hours at the Church prior to the service? yes ____ no____
Will there be calling hours at a funeral home prior to the service? yes ____ no____
2.) Will the Liturgy be Rite I (Book of Common Prayer, p 469) ____ or Rite II ( BCP p.491) ___ ?
3.) Will theEucharist be celebrated? (See recommendations above) yes ____ no ____
4.) Will you choose the Scripture or prefer to leave it to the clergy or family to do so? Yes___ No___
If yes, please see below:
Old Testament (First Lesson): Choose 1
____ Isaiah 25:6-
____ Isaiah 61:1-3
____ Lamentations 3:22-26, 31-33
____ Wisdom 3:1-5, 9
____ Job 19:21-27a
5.) The Psalm: Choose 1
Traditional Language
____ Psalm 23 (BCP P. 476)
____ Psalm 23 (K.J.V. P.476)
____ Psalm 27 (P. 477)
____ Psalm 42 (P. 471)
____ Psalm 46 (P. 471)
____ Psalm 90 (P. 472)
____ Psalm 106 (P. 478)
____ Psalm 116 (P. 478)
____ Psalm 121 (P. 473)
____ Psalm 130 (P. 474)
____ Psalm 139 (P. 474)
Contemporary Language
____ Psalm 23 (p. 612)
____ Psalm 27 (P. 617)
____ Psalm 42 (P. 643)
____ Psalm 46 (P. 649)
____ Psalm 90 (P. 717)
____ Psalm 106 (P. 741)
____ Psalm 116 (P. 759)
____ Psalm 121 (P. 779)
____ Psalm 130 (P. 784)
____ Psalm 139 (P. 794)
Is there another favorite psalm you would like used? ______
6.) New Testament (2nd Lesson): Choose 1
____ Romans 8:14-19, 34-35, 37-39
____ I Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38,
42-44, 53-58
____ II Corinthians 4:16-5:9
____ I John 3:1-2
____ Revelation 7:9-17
____ Revelation 21:2-7
7.) The Gospel: Choose 1
____ John 5:24-27
____ John 6:37-40
____ John 10:11-16
____ John 11:21-27
____ John 14:1-6
Are there other Scripture text(s) you would like used instead of one or more of the above?
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8.). At the Eucharist the Great Thanksgiving (Prayer of Consecration) should be:
____ Rite 1 (Prayer I - BCP p. 333)
____ Rite 1 (Prayer II - BCP p. 340)
____ Rite 2 (Prayer A - BCP p. 361)
____ Rite 2 (Prayer B - BCP p. 367)
____ Rite 2 (Prayer C - BCP p. 369)
____ Rite 2 (Prayer D - BCP p. 372)
9.) Hymns to be sung
Since congregations at funerals come from a variety of worship traditions, it is helpful to choose familiar or easily sung hymns. You may wish to consult with one of the clergy on hymns choices.Possible places for Hymns include the Sequence (before the Gospel); the Offertory, Communion, and Recessional
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Is there other special music you would like played or sung? ______
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10.) Participants
Celebrant: ______
Preacher: ______
Lector:______
Lector: ______
11.) Memorial Flowers/Donations
a. Will flowers be ordered for the Church? yes ____ no ____
b. Is there a charity you wish memorial donations to be may be made to?
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12). Cremation Yes ____ No____
If Yes: Before the service ____ After the service ____
13.) Place of Interment: ______
14.). Have you made any arrangements with a funeral home? Yes ____ No____
If Yes, which one? ______
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While these wishes are recorded to make it easier for those who must actually take care of my remains, whom I ask to honor my requests, I realize that this paper carries no legal authority.
Signed: ______
Print full name ______
Date of birth ______