How to Create a Funeral Order of Service in Australia
A funeral order of service is more than just a printed program — it’s a heartfelt tribute that guides guests through the ceremony and celebrates the life of a loved one.
Whether you’re working with a funeral director, celebrant, or planning a service yourself, eziFunerals can help you create a personalised, meaningful order of service that honours someone special.
What is a funeral Order of service?
An order of service outlines everything that will happen in the funeral ceremony, such as readings, prayers, and songs. It’s also a way to remember the person who has died, by sharing photos and memories of them. An order of service is usually a small, printed booklet that’s given to people who go to the funeral.
What to include in a funeral order of service?
An order of service can be as big or as small as you want to make it. We’ve listed some of the things you could include in your funeral order of service content, depending on how much space you have.
For the cover:
Name of the person – keep in mind that, depending on the funeral venue, you may be required to include their full legal name on the order of service at least once
A photo of the person for the cover
Location of the funeral service
Date and time of the funeral service
Inside the funeral booklet:
Funeral itinerary – listing all the parts of a funeral service in the order they will happen
Words for the poems, prayers, or songs being read or sung at the funeral
More photos or short memories/quotes at the end of the booklet – this optional but a nice touch so that everyone has a keepsake to take away
For the back cover:
You could choose to leave this blank or to add a thank you message.
If you’re collecting charity donations as a way to commemorate the person who has died, you could also include details of your chosen charity and how to donate.
Tips for Designing a Beautiful Order of Service
- Keep it clear and easy to follow
- Use high-quality photos of the person
- Choose a clean, legible font
- Keep the tone respectful, but don’t be afraid to add warmth or humour if it suits their personality
- Use soft or meaningful colours — or theme it around their favourite flowers, sports team, or hobbies
Where Can I Create or Print One?
You have a few options:
1. DIY with eziFunerals Templates
We offer downloadable and editable funeral order of service templates in Microsoft Word or Canva format — easy to customise and print at home or via your local print shop.
2. Use a Professional Designer or Printer
We can connect you with funeral stationery providers in your area who offer design and printing services.
Most funeral homes can create a basic order of service for you — though it may not be as customisable.
Why Include an Order of Service?
- Helps guests follow the ceremony
- Offers comfort through poems, music, and memories
- Creates a lasting memento for family and friends
- Shows appreciation for those attending
- Can be shared digitally with those who can’t attend
Who does the order of service for a funeral?
It really depends on what you’d like to do. Your funeral director or the celebrant leading the funeral can help you plan what to put in the order of service. Once this is done, you’ll need to get the order of service booklet designed. Again, your funeral director may be able to do this for you. Or you can organise this yourself which will add a personal touch. It can also be a way to save costs.
Need Help Designing an Order of Service?
We can help you create something beautiful and meaningful.
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