Funerals and memorial services at New Life Lutheran Church are first and foremost worship services. They proclaim the promise of the resurrection, offer comfort in grief, and bear witness to God’s steadfast love.
This workbook is designed as a gift to your loved ones, helping them plan with confidence and clarity. By recording your preferences now, you ease the burden of decision-making and ensure that your faith and story are honored.
Please note: This is not a legal document. It is a record of your final wishes. One copy should be kept with your family or trusted friend, and one should be given to the church. Please fill out the form below to start the process, we are here for you. 
YOUR FUNERAL AT NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

    Hymns & Songs

    You may choose up to three hymns or songs.
    • 277 – Awake, Awake, and Greet the New Morn
    • 343 – My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
    • 377 – Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen
    • 422 – For All the Saints
    • 439 – Soon and Very Soon
    • 629 – Abide with Me
    • 638 – Blessed Assurance
    • 660 – Lift High the Cross
    • 765 – Lord of All Hopefulness
    • 773 – Precious Lord, Take My Hand
    • 785 – When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
    • 856 – How Great Thou Art
    • 879 – For the Beauty of the Earth

    Holy Communion

    Family & Arrangement

    Individuals you would like to assist with arrangements:

    Treatment of body

    Funeral/Memorial Service Preferences

    Scripture Readings

    You may choose up to four passages. 
    Old Testament & Psalms
    • Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd
    • Psalm 27:1, 4–9 – The Lord is my light and my salvation
    • Psalm 46 – God is our refuge and strength
    • Psalm 90:1–12 – Teach us to number our days
    • Psalm 103:8–17 – The steadfast love of the Lord
    • Psalm 121 – My help comes from the Lord
    • Psalm 130 – Out of the depths I cry to you
    • Isaiah 25:6–9 – God will swallow up death forever
    • Isaiah 40:1–11 – Comfort my people
    • Isaiah 40:28–31 – Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength
    • Isaiah 43:1–3a, 18–19 – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you
    • Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 – For everything there is a season
    • Lamentations 3:22–26, 31–33 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
    • Job 19:23–27a – I know that my Redeemer lives​
    New Testament (Epistles)
    • Romans 5:1–11 – God’s love poured out through Christ
    • Romans 8:14–23 – The Spirit bears witness that we are children of God
    • Romans 8:31–39 – Nothing separates us from God’s love
    • 1 Corinthians 15:12–26 – Christ the first fruits of the resurrection
    • 1 Corinthians 15:51–57 – Death swallowed in victory
    • 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:1 – A house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens
    • Philippians 1:20–23 – For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain
    • Philippians 3:20–21 – Our citizenship is in heaven
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 – Comfort one another with these words
    • 2 Timothy 4:6–8 – I have fought the good fight
    • Hebrews 12:1–2 – Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses
    • 1 Peter 1:3–9 – Born anew to a living hope
    Gospels
    • Matthew 5:1–12 – The Beatitudes
    • Matthew 11:25–30 – Rest for the weary
    • Matthew 25:31–40 – Come, you that are blessed by my Father
    • Mark 10:13–16 – Let the little children come to me
    • Luke 12:32–40 – Be dressed for action and keep your lamps lit
    • Luke 23:39–43 – Today you will be with me in paradise
    • Luke 24:1–6 – The resurrection of Jesus
    • John 6:37–40 – I will raise them up on the last day
    • John 10:11–16 – I am the good shepherd
    • John 11:21–27 – I am the resurrection and the life
    • John 14:1–7 – In my Father’s house are many rooms

    Stories & Messages
Required Fees
  • Pastor/Officiant – $300
    (Includes family consultation, service planning, funeral or memorial service leadership, and committal if applicable.)
  • Custodian – $150
    (Covers preparation of worship and fellowship spaces, setup, cleanup, and facility readiness.)
  • Musician/Accompanist – $200
    (Includes music planning and service accompaniment; additional rehearsals with soloists may incur added cost.)
  • Technology/Sound/Video Technician – $100
    (Covers livestream setup, sound system, and projection if used.)
Optional Fees
  • ​​Soloist – $100 (minimum; varies depending on selection and rehearsal needs)
  • Bulletin Preparation (church office) – $100
  • Fellowship Hall (for luncheon/reception) – $150
  • Additional Tech Support (video recording, slideshows, special music) – $100
Payment Notes
  • ​No family should ever feel excluded from a Christian funeral due to financial hardship. If fees present a difficulty, please speak with the pastor.
  • Fees are due at the time arrangements are confirmed, usually through the funeral home or directly with the church office.
  • Honorariums for musicians, soloists, or others may be given directly or through the church office.
Pastor Nate Liedtke – [email protected]
Office Administrator – [email protected]