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Funeral Ministry Workshop

Turning the Circumstances of “Death” Into Opportunities of “Life”

Overview

I.                  Introduction

II.               Pre-need

A.   Understanding the Need

B.   Establishing Personal or Church Policy

C.   Record Keeping

D.   Creating Contacts in the Funeral Community

E.    The Pre-arranged Funeral – Opportunity to Minister before the Death

III.           At-need

A.   First Contact

B.   Contacting the Family

C.   Building a Bridge

D.   Designing the Funeral

1.     Types

2.     Scripture Readings

3.     Illustrations

4.     Music

5.     Eulogy/Testimonies

E.    The Funeral Message

1.     Christian

2.     “He/She wasn’t into religion”

3.     Special Circumstances

F.    At the Graveside

G.   Special Needs

IV.           After Care

A.   Importance

B.   Timing of follow-up

C.   Support groups

D.   Services of Remembrance

V.               Conclusion: Question/Answer Session