Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru

THE STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER OF FUNERAL SERVICES
1. THE GATHERING.
The coffin may be received at the door by the minister.
Sentences of scripture.
2. INTRODUCTION.
The minister welcomes the people and introduces the service.
A hymn may be sung.
The Collect is said.
3. READINGS AND SERMON.
One or more readings from the Bible is used.
Psalms or hymns may follow the readings.
A sermon may be preached.
4. PRAYERS.
Thanksgiving for the life of the departed.
Prayer for those who mourn.
Prayer for readiness to live in the light of eternity.
A hymn may be sung.
5. COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL.
The dead person is commended to God.
6. THE COMMITTAL.
The body is committed to its resting place.
7. THE SENDING OUT.
The Lord’s Prayer may be said.
The Nunc Dimittis may be used.
Suitable prayers may be said.
The service may end with a blessing.
Funeral Services
If the Funeral Service takes place within a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the appropriate
sections are followed for that part of the service.
Page 3