Be sure there is a canopy for very warm weather or rain. Likewise, be sure that there are chairs for elderly people and for the family. The cemetery or funeral home can arrange this. Begin the service on time and keep it relatively brief. Remember that some people will stand throughout the service.
Some people prefer to have a formal funeral first, followed by a short graveside ceremony.
Most funeral homes will print a funeral program for guests and mourners attending graveside services. Ask about this option. You are not obligated to purchase any item or service from the funeral home, including the casket, which you might obtain elsewhere for a more reasonable price. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .