Funeral Resources by Tony Cooke

Conducting a Funeral for an Unsaved Person

Question: What is your purpose, strategy, philosophy, etc. in conducting a funeral for a person who was not necessarily saved? 

Four Punctuation Marks and a Funeral

You might think it strange that we would be talking about punctuation marks at a time like this, but the four symbols you see on the screen actually represent the four points of my message today.

Suicide Remarks by Tony Cooke

Note from Tony: Conducting a funeral for someone who has taken…

Sample Funeral Message for a Person Saved Shortly Before Death by Tony Cooke

by Rev. Tony Cooke Eulogy – Memories of the Person are Shared… We…

Sample Funeral Message for an Infant by Tony Cooke

by Rev. Tony Cooke Dear Heavenly Father, We have come here…

Sample Funeral Message for an Older Person by Tony Cooke

Prayer Scripture Reading John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart…

The Reality of Heaven by Tony Cooke

Facing the death of a friend or loved one is always challenging. …

The Purpose of Funerals by Tony Cooke

Understanding the purpose of funerals can be very helpful as…

11 Great Stories About Going Home by Tony Cooke

Story #1: Certainties When the great Christian and scientist,…

The Hurt, The Help, and The Hope by Tony Cooke

We are here today as the people of God to find comfort in the…

Death: Friend or Foe? by Tony Cooke

Whenever death occurs, there is naturally an element of sorrow…

Do’s and Dont’s for Funerals by Tony Cooke

Do's DO work with the family and the funeral home director in…

Sample Committal Service by Tony Cooke

Scriptures Revelation 1:17-18 17 Fear not; I am the first…

Funeral Resources by Other Authors

Why I Welcome Funeral Opportunities for the Unchurched by David Osborne

Some time ago, I was getting out my car to walk into the funeral home for a person I had never met. In that moment I thought, “Am I really going to make a difference today?” I was tired and overwhelmed with many other ministry tasks yet to perform that week. In the middle of the groan that came from my soul came the familiar voice of our Savior by His Spirit saying, “Your ‘showing up’ changes everything for them.” ... read more

Sample Funeral Message for a Minister and Soul-Winner

Sample Funeral Message for a Minister and Soul-Winner Pastor…

Sample Funeral, Graveside and Committal Services by Pastor Mike Cameneti

Sample Funeral, Graveside and Committal Services by Pastor…

Sample Funeral Outline  (Why Suffering) – by Pastor John White

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR H.C. BELL by Pastor John White Sardis…

Sample Funeral Outline (What Happens to Those Why Die) by Pastor John White

by Pastor John White FUNERAL SERVICE FOR NORMAN ROLAND March…

Beyond the Question Marks by Pastor Kenneth Hagin Jr.

We have come here this day for a number of reasons… 1. We…

The Joy of Preaching My Father’s Funeral by Pastor Doug Foutty

  Doug Foutty and his wife, Laura, founded Faith Fellowship…

The Funeral as an Outreach (Plus Helpful Forms) By Rev. Jerry R. Weinzerl

THREE THINGS TO CONSIDER: 1. Do you have a heart for people,…

Funeral Tips by Pastor Brad Allen

1.  Always write out your opening and closing prayers or statements. 2. …

Death & Grief by Pastor John White

  Alfred Askenburg’s testimony. Don’t…