Funeral Procedures

Information to guide you through this difficult time

Report a Death

Because death is such an important and sensitive time in our lives, we have set up guidelines below to assist families through the funeral preparation process.

To report a death, immediately notify the church by submitting the form below or call the church office at (919) 787-4528. The Front Office will contact you once your information has been received and a Deacon will be assigned to sit down and follow up with the family.

Funeral Services at Baptist Grove Church

Funeral services are designed to meet the needs of the family and every attempt is made to accommodate the family’s requests. Our Front Office, Minister of Congregational Care, Deacons, Worship Ministry, and Pastor will speak with the family regarding the list of items below. Please do not finalize your service date and time without initially speaking with the Front Office at Baptist Grove. This will allow the Front Office to check the availability of the Pastor and Church.

Family Requests/Need

Please communicate any special needs for service:

  • Special guests, clergy or speakers
  • Easel for pictures
  • Reserved parking
  • Special sound request – Please share on USB or Link to a shared drive.
  • Special Ceremonies (such as Sororities/Fraternities, Masonic, Eastern Star, etc.)
  • Reserved seating (sororities, fraternity, ministries, church, those with disabilities etc.)
  • Soloists/Guest Musicians
  • Repast (If Baptist Grove will cater the Repast please provide a headcount immediately)

Order of Worship

This is the approved Order of Worship (OOW) that will be used during the funeral service at Baptist Grove Church; please provide this information to the program maker so that they can stay in compliance with the policy of Baptist Grove Church. Please consider/fill in as many items as possible.

  1. The Prelude
  2. The Processional of Clergy & Family
  3. The Hymn
  4. The Prayer of Comfort
  5. The Scripture (OT & NT)
    (Please specify or a member of our Deacon Board or Ministerial Staff will choose)
  6. Song
  7. Resolutions/Acknowledgements/Remarks
    (No more than three (3) people, 2 minutes each)
  8. Obituary Reading (Silent reading only)
  9. Song
  10. Eulogy
  11. Closing Prayer
  12. Burial/Cemetery – Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, based on availability, space, number of expected visitors and family members.

A funeral service is a gathering of family and friends with the deceased’s body present. At a memorial service, the body is not present.

 Yes, we can provide the names of some funeral homes in the area or you can log onto the following website at: http://funeralnet.com.

Funerals for Baptist Grove members are performed by the BGC ministerial staff.

The Food Ministry selects the repast menu. All menu suggestions/requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

No. The family makes the cremation arrangement with the funeral home.