Orders of Service

What is an Order of Service?

An Order of Service is a personalised, printed booklet designed to guide attendees through a funeral or memorial service. These booklets often serve as keepsakes for close family and friends, preserving the memory of the occasion.

Do I Need an Order of Service?

While not essential, Orders of Service can be incredibly helpful. They allow attendees to follow the structure of the service, read hymns or poems, and find details about charitable donations or the post-service reception. For smaller, more intimate gatherings, you may wish to consider whether one is necessary.

FAQs on Funeral Stationary

At H J Newington Funeral Directors, we simplify this process for you. During your funeral arrangements, we’ll discuss all your needs regarding funeral stationery, including quantity, cost, and potential designs.

Alternatively, if you are managing this yourself, it’s best to contact a printer as soon as the funeral arrangements are confirmed. It’s ideal to arrange this after consulting the officiant, as they will guide you on the service content.

An Order of Service typically includes everything needed for attendees to participate in the service, such as:

  • The order of events
  • Readings, poems, or prayers
  • Hymns and music details
  • Names of speakers
  • Personal touches like photographs of your loved one
  • Details about the wake or charitable donations

You can make it even more meaningful by including cherished images or montages throughout the booklet.

The officiant can provide guidance on the structure of the service, and we’ll work alongside experienced printers to finalise a design that reflects your wishes. From layout options to selecting photos and adding personal touches, we’re here to ensure it feels just right.

Absolutely. You can feature photos on the front and back covers, or even include a montage of images throughout the booklet. These personal touches help to honour your loved one’s legacy.

Typically, the back cover is used for essential information, such as:

  • Details of any charitable donations
  • The location of the wake
  • Messages of thanks to those who supported your loved one or your family

We’ll guide you through the wording if needed.

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We recommend that completed Orders of Service are delivered directly to our branch. Our team will ensure they are taken to the funeral venue, where they’ll either be handed out or placed on seats for attendees.

Additional Funeral Stationery Options

Beyond Orders of Service, we can provide a range of beautifully crafted funeral stationery, including:

  • A4 photos and canvas prints
  • Memory pins
  • Condolence Books
  • Bookmarks
  • Memorial seeds
  • Prayer Cards 

If you’d like to learn more about our full range of funeral stationery options, please feel free to ask.

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More Than Just Orders of Service

At H J Newington Funeral Directors in Portslade, we go beyond printing memorial service booklets. Whether you’re in Brighton & Hove or nearby, we offer a range of thoughtful, high-quality funeral stationery. Each item is crafted to help you remember and celebrate the life of your loved one.

If you have any specific requests or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.