An order of service for the burial of a child

We stay seated throughout the service
As the family come in we listen to a favourite piece of music
Introduction and opening prayer
Song:   All things bright and beautiful
Short Bible Reading:   I Corinthians 13 - Jesus and the children?
Talk
More Music
From the family – readings or stories or memories
More Music
Prayers including the Lord’s prayer
Goodbye prayer
The Grace
Music as we leave

Mourners wait while the immediate family leave the church
The funeral directors will guide you to the graveside when we are ready

At the grave:
Prayer of committal
Reading

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