The most common types of funeral services are:

Church/Chapel Service
This style of funeral begins with a service at a church or funeral chapel or other place, followed by a procession to the cemetery or crematorium, where there is a final committal ceremony.

Single Service Funeral
A single service funeral can take place at either a funeral chapel, church, crematorium chapel, at the graveside or a special place, such as a park or community hall. This service incorporates a final committal process, and there is no procession to the cemetery or crematorium.

Memorial Service
A memorial service takes place after a private burial or cremation at any of the places referred to above.

The above types of service can be performed in a variety of ways:

• Following a religious service including a mass
• Following a standard funeral service format
• Freestyle… start with a story, slide show or with a singer/band and unfold in a variety of ways.