This book seeks to furnish working pastors with a selection of funeral services and to guide them in planning and conducting the funeral service. The book also offers help in developing a funeral policy in a local church and resources for educating a congregation in death, dying, and the Christian funeral service. Part 1: Arranging the Funeral Service; The Christian Funeral Service; Planning the Service; Conducting the Service; Music and other Resources; The Funeral Sermon; Developing a Church policy on funerals.Part 2: Funeral Liturgies; A United Methodist Service; An Episcopal Service; A Presbyterian Service; A United Church of Christ Service; A Baptist Service; A Lutheran Service; Service for the Burial of a Child; A Free Service.
