a welcome for those attending and a statement of why you have gathered, prepare the rest of the funeral service around the following five areas, seeking how the gospel can be accurately portrayed in them: prayer, music, Scripture readings, eulogy, and sermon. Prayers can be staggered throughout the service and offered by different people. However, make sure that if you allow someone else to pray in the service, you know that person and have confidence that he or she will pray to the same end