Orders of Service

What is an Order of Service?

This is a printed, personalised booklet that enables attendees to follow and participate in the funeral service. It can also be used as a keepsake for closer family and friends.

Orders of service are helpful but they are not a necessity. They allow attendees to follow the service, see the words of hymns or poems, and provide details of charitable giving and any reception following the service. If you are having a small and intimate service with a handful of people, then it may be advisable to consider whether an order of service is required.

The printer can be contacted as soon as the funeral is arranged, but ideally once you have spoken to the Officiant and agreed the content of the service.

Normally, an order of service would provide all the text required for someone to be able to follow the funeral service. This can include readings, poems, hymns and prayers, as well as details about the music being played and the names of the people speaking. You can also add a personal touch by including favourite pictures of your loved one in your order of service, and include any details about an invitation to a reception following the service or charitable giving.

The officiant will be able to advise on the structure of the service, and the printer will work in collaboration with you to develop a design that you are happy with. They will advise you on layout, photos and any personal touches that you would like included.

Not necessarily, but you may wish to consider having a picture of your loved one printed and framed to have on show during the service. You may also wish to have mass cards or funeral invitations printed.

You can provide photos on both the front and rear covers as well as a montage of photos throughout the booklet.

Generally, on the back of an order of service, people will have the details of any charities that are being supported, the location of the wake venue, and sometimes particular messages of thanks or appreciation to people or organisations that have helped their loved one in some special way.

We would recommend that the orders of service are delivered to our branch, where we will arrange for them to be taken with our staff to the funeral venue, where they will be handed out or laid on the seats. 

Typically an order of service would cost around £80 for 80 copies.

Yes, we work closely with a lovely family run business called Spectrum Graphics. They’ve been caring for the printing needs of the families in our care for over 15 years. They also do all of our own internal printing. Their contact number is 020 8306 8169 and their website address is www.spectrumgraphics.co.uk 

Examples of their work

What is their address?

Dave is at : 93 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1BP

Paul is at : Unit 23, Horizon Business Centre, Alder Cl, Erith DA18 4AJ

Get in touch with us

We are here to help you through this difficult time. Our family of experienced funeral directors is available to provide you with compassionate care and support. 

 
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Christmas Remembrance Services 2024

We are delighted to be able to invite you and your family to our 2024 Remembrance Services

This year they will be held at:

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS LOCKSBOTTOM
Thursday 5th December
7:30pm – 8:30pm

CHRISTCHURCH ELTHAM
Wednesday 11th December
7:30pm – 9:00pm