How do I write a funeral resolution?

By: Melanie Walters

You have been asked to write and give a funeral resolution at a funeral, but need some guidance as to what to say. The first thing is to make sure you understand what a funeral resolution really is. Some people confuse funeral resolution and eulogy. While a eulogy is a speech celebrating the life of the deceased, a funeral resolution is an official church document that will be stored in the church archives and must follow a specific format. If you are not sure which to prepare, you must ask the family of the deceased or the officiating clergy for clarification.

What is a funeral resolution?

A funeral resolution is a specifically formatted rite of passage that you read at a funeral and is officially acknowledged by the church and family. There are specific aspects that must be included and are outlined below. Every funeral resolution contains a title, introduction, whereas statements, resolutions and ends with an official statement. A brief meeting with the family of the deceased and church members who knew the deceased will help you obtain the information you need for the funeral resolution.

Title of a Funeral Resolution

The title of the funeral resolution is usually centered at the top of the page and includes the deceased's name. Some samples of titles are:

• Resolution of Respect for Name of Deceased


• Resolution in Loving Memory of Name of Deceased

• God, in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to move from out midst our beloved Name of Deceased by means of death on Date of Death.


• We come together to pay our respects to the memory of one whose life was full of love and now is ended when Name of Deceased was called to join God in heaven.


• It pleases Almighty God to take our beloved Name of Deceased to His reward.

• Whereas, the deceased accepted God at an early age and demonstrated throughout his life a sincere obedience to God.


• Whereas, the deceased was a faithful community leader and bible school teacher for over 25 years without complaint.


• Whereas, the passing of the deceased has left us deeply saddened, he will be missed but not forgotten.


• Whereas, the words of Jesus in John 14, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. IN my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that were I am, there ye may be also."

• Therefore be it resolved, that we embrace the family to show our support and love to the family because in the death of our beloved Name of Deceased, we have a bond that will connect us for the rest of our lives. We cannot replace Name of Deceased, but we will show you her love for you.


• Be it further resolved that a period of official mourning be observed for 60 days by the displaying of Name of Deceased's picture on the back wall.

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Melanie Walters recommends ObituariesHelp.org for Newspaper Obituaries, free genealogy resources, guides to building a family tree, sample letters of sympathy and condolence, written examples of eulogies as well as help with all aspects of funeral planning.

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