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 ORDER OF SERVICED (Sample)
What should you know?
» Firstly, the family of the deceased contacts the pastor/spiritual leader to announce the death of the family/friend/loved ones;
​» Secondly, the family makes arrangements for the service or memorial;
» Thirdly, the Minister prepares the Order of Service in consultation with the family;

• The parties should discuss time, content, and participation in the service as early as possible;
• The funeral service is a Service of Worship;
• The mourners should be assembled well in advance and be invited to stand;
• The Minister shall read selected Scripture passages;
• ​The Minister based the Sermon, Sermonette, or Homily on selected Scriptural texts;
• ​The Minister's exhortation should not be more than thirty minutes long.

 FEES
Fees for performing funerals and memorial services are normal. Those who are so moved can also give the church a small donation if the church does not officially charge a fee. 

• Fee/Donation to the pastor performing rites runs from USD 100 upwards.
• Churches usually charge a small fee for the use of their facilities.
• The musician's fees are separate.
• While fees for musicians are encouraged, it is not mandatory to have musicians.

​LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Before the interment, the Minister or person responsible for doing the committal shall:

• Receive the Certificate of Death;
• Sign and return the Certificate of Death to the family.