Order of Conducting Funeral Service

  1. Introit “Oh man of God the Father calls…” (sung by all: BCS Hymanry 562)
  2. Psalm 1 (recited by all while kneeling)
  3. Prayer by the Conductor
  4. Hymn
  5. Prayer by a member
  6. Reading of the First Bible Lesson (chosen by the Conductor and read by a member)
  7. Hymn
  8. Prayer by a member
  9. Reading of the Second Bible Lesson (chosen by the Conductor read by a member)
  10. Anthem(s) by the Choir(s)
  11. Prayer by a member
  12. Reading of the First Bible Lesson, Second Bible Lesson, and the Golden Text (as chosen by the conductor)
  13. Sermon
  14. Prayer by a member
  15. Silent Prayer (everyone standing)
  16. Anthem(s)
  17. Prayer by a member
  18. Closing Hymn
  19. Psalm 23 (recited by all while kneeling)
  20. The Lord’s Prayer (recited by all while kneeling)
  21. “Come Holy Spirit of God…” (sung by all: BCS Hymnary 1012)
  22. Benediction by the Conductor
  23. “Hear our prayers Oh Lord…” (sung by all: BCS Hymnary 1007)
  24. Spiritual choruses
  25. Freewill offering for the bereaved family
  26. Feast,
  27. Testimonies
  28. Admonition and closing by the Conductor