Sample Graveside Service

This graveside service is meant to be a shorter service that follows the funeral. For conducting the funeral at graveside, see our sample funeral outline, which includes a committal prayer for graveside use.

This order of service template includes scripture reading, hymns, prayer, the committal, prayer, and benediction. It may be modified based on the family's wishes and needs, as well as those of your denomination and/or congregation.

This funeral service template is suitable for most Protestant traditions, including Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and…