A plan is developed either by a funeral director’s staff or a friend or family member of a person. A funeral program may also be used as a memento for a loved one — a way of sharing his obituary and special photos. Each funeral plan allows you to share memories of someone you lost with those you loved. In that light, funeral programs are designed for you to reminisce about with your loved one.

A funeral program does more than bring together immediate friends, family, and co-workers, it reminds those left behind to keep living in spite of the pain, and to embrace the gift of life. Funeral programs have covers that include phrases like In loving memory, Celebrating life, and Blessed Life, but that text may be personalized or altered in the program. A funeral program is important for helping family members and friends to guide them during a funeral or memorial service and is a reference document listing the order of services. Funeral details include the names of the deceased, remaining family members, the date of birth and death, which minister or priest is conducting the service, and the other events listed on the plan.