Baptist Funeral Order of Service & Funeral Planning Guide
Plan a meaningful Baptist Funeral with confidence using this Baptist funeral order of service guide,
sample program layout, and printable planning worksheet.
Free Baptist Funeral Planning Worksheet • Sample Order of Service Layout • Readings, Hymns, Prayers & Service Details
Download the worksheet, review the sample order of service, and use the copy-and-paste layout to help organize your loved one’s funeral program.
Example Baptist Funeral Program Order of Service
This sample layout shows how a Baptist Funeral might appear when inserted into a funeral program.
Typical elements may include:
- Prelude Music
- Welcome
- Opening Prayer
- Congregational Hymn
- Scripture Reading
- Obituary Reading
- Special Music
- Message of Comfort
- Family Memories
- Closing Prayer
- Closing Hymn
- Recessional
- Interment
Every Baptist church is different, and families may choose different scripture readings, hymns, speakers, and music selections based on local church traditions and family preferences.
Free Baptist Funeral Planning Worksheet
Download PDFFree printable Baptist funeral planning worksheet including service order, readings, hymns, speakers, and funeral planning guidance.
What's Included in the Baptist Funeral Planning Worksheet
- Funeral planning checklist
- Order of service worksheet
- Suggested service layout
- Reading selection guidance
- Hymn planning section
- Family speaker planning
- Reception planning notes
- Printable PDF format
Copy-and-Paste Baptist Order of Service Example
To use this sample, highlight the text below and copy it into your funeral program template, Word document, Canva design, or other memorial program layout. Replace the sample names, readings, hymns, and service details with your own selections to create a personalized Baptist Funeral program for your loved one.
Tip: If formatting transfers when copying, use "Keep Text Only" when pasting into Word or Canva.
Explore All Order of Service GuidesOfficiant: Rev. Jonathan Miles
Prelude Music: Cynthia Green
Welcome: Rev. Jonathan Miles
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art
Opening Prayer: Deacon Samuel Green
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 20:7
Mrs. Evelyn Sinclair
Obituary Reading: Victor Sinclair
Special Music: "It Is Well With My Soul"
Performed by: Sinclair Family Choir
Message of Comfort: Rev. Jonathan Miles
Family Memories:
- Malik Sinclair
- Zaria Sinclair
Closing Prayer: Deaconess Ruth Hall
Closing Hymn:When the Saints Go Marching In
Funeral Program Templates
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Every template is fully editable in Canva and ready to personalize in minutes.
Kind Words
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— Charlene
Where to Begin When You’re Not Sure How
A few kind, thoughtful reads to help you find your footing as you plan a meaningful farewell.
Helpful Resources
A few gentle helps for when your heart and hands need guidance. Click on the images of choice:
Each of these free resources was created to make a difficult time a little lighter — with templates, guidance, and love to help you preserve your loved one’s memory with grace.
