Funeral Songs Planning Checklist

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Pre-Planning: Understanding Your Loved One

Personal Preferences

Service Type & Venue

Venue: _________________________________
Contact: _______________________________
Date & Time: ___________________________

Song Selection by Service Moment

1. Prelude (As guests arrive)

Song 1: _________________________

Song 2: _________________________

Song 3: _________________________

2. Processional

Selected song: _________________________

Performer: ____________________________

3. Gathering/Opening Song

Selected song: _________________________

Will congregation sing? □ Yes □ No

4. Reflection/Meditation Music

Selected song: _________________________

Timing: During ________________________

5. Special Tribute Song

Selected song: _________________________

Why meaningful: ______________________

Performer: ____________________________

6. Recessional

Selected song: _________________________

Mood: Peaceful □ Uplifting □ Hopeful □

7. Postlude (As people gather)

Song 1: _________________________

Song 2: _________________________

Song 3: _________________________

Technical Setup & Logistics

Venue Coordination

Contact person: _________________________

Phone: ________________________________

Music Files & Equipment

Music coordinator: _____________________

Backup coordinator: ___________________

Musicians & Performers

Musician 1: ___________________________

Contact: _____________________________

Musician 2: ___________________________

Contact: _____________________________

Final Review & Coordination

Day Before Service

Day of Service

Additional Notes & Special Instructions

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