Welcome
A welcome to a funeral service may include the following
Their name and what they liked to be called,
the date they passed away, their age, and a mention of the people who were most important in their life. Some people may wish to include how they will be remembered.
"May I welcome you all to this place to remember and celebrate the life of George Henry Smith, known affectionately to his friends and family as 'Smithy', he passed away peacefully in Townly Hospital aged 97, with his family at his side. Now reunited with his wife of 55 years, Flo. He will be remembered as a much loved dad to Sam, Henry and Pat, and a devoted grandad to seven, great-grandad to nine. Smithy was a devoted family man who served his local community for many years as a police officer, and worked hard as a charity fund raiser for the Stroke Association."
(all elements can be adapted)
Their name and what they liked to be called,
the date they passed away, their age, and a mention of the people who were most important in their life. Some people may wish to include how they will be remembered.
"May I welcome you all to this place to remember and celebrate the life of George Henry Smith, known affectionately to his friends and family as 'Smithy', he passed away peacefully in Townly Hospital aged 97, with his family at his side. Now reunited with his wife of 55 years, Flo. He will be remembered as a much loved dad to Sam, Henry and Pat, and a devoted grandad to seven, great-grandad to nine. Smithy was a devoted family man who served his local community for many years as a police officer, and worked hard as a charity fund raiser for the Stroke Association."
(all elements can be adapted)