Here’s a sample of resolutions for funeral services.  This one is for a Christian Sister who was a devoted Mother. It opens with a short and simple funeral poem.

It also has multiple justifications ( “whereas” statements) and demonstrates the proper way to format multiple resolutions. Although for a Mother, this resolution format can easily be an example of a church resolution of a deceased member of either gender.

Would you like to provide a special tribute to remember Mother? Give a Living Legacy with a Memorial Tree from Treegivers.com or maybe an uplifting tribute Web site from Christian Memorials. Lots of people use these as special resolutions.

We have also provided a printable form of this Church Funeral Resolution for Mother. 

Church Resolution of Respect

for

Sister Bobbie Joe Smith

 

No matter what your trials are, or how big your mountain seems;

The Lord is there to see you through; He’ll go to all extremes.

So if your cross seems hard to bear, and you know not what to do;

The One who loves you most of all will be there to see you through.

We, the members of Progressive Baptist Church, want the family to know that our hearts are with you as we gather to bid a Christian good-bye to a valiant woman, Mrs. Bobbie Joe Smith, the mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Johnny Jones and the grandmother of Monica, Amy, Debra, and Bobby Jones who are all very active members, participants, and willing workers for Christ. 

 WHEREAS, Sister Bobbie Joe professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was an active and regular supporter of her church.

 WHEREAS, Sister Bobbie Joe was a reverent woman who loved the Lord. A very independent person who would perform any tasks and instilled in her family to follow her example. She loved her family with a gentle, yet stern combination which only she possessed.

WHEREAS, not only is this a loss of a devoted mother, but also a confident counselor and closest of friends. A person who was always available to share an encouraging word and demonstrate strong support.

WHEREAS, the passing of our beloved Sister is the will of God and there is a human tie that has been broken which bleeds the heart in agony and pain. We are encouraged and consoled in the words of Jesus who said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake them”.

 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we embrace the family because all of us have a common bond that will connect us for the rest of your lives.  We can not replace Sister Bobbie Joe, but will attempt to demonstrate her love for you.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a period of official mourning will be observed for 30 days by the setting aside of a special seat to acknowledge the passing of our precious Sister Bobbie Joe.

To the family, we know your loss is deep and your sorrow is great, but we want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that this loss is Heaven’s Gain. 

When it is all over, we would like you to remember:

In case there’s a time when you just need some cheer,

In case there’s a problem you would like us to hear,

In case there’s a favor you would like us to do-

We’re here if you need us to help see you through.

 

 

Humbly submitted on this 25^th day of January 2008,

The Officers and Members of the Progressive Baptist Church, Hendrix, Arkansas,

 Reverend O. W. Allen, Senior Pastor

 

A copy of this Church Resolution will be given to the Family and another copy will be recorded in the church archives.

Here’s a printable form of this Simple Church Funeral Resolution.

Just fill in the blanks with the names and places and you have a simple and quick funeral resolution ready for your ceremony.
 

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Resolution of Respect

For

“Deceased Name”

 

We are in place in this world for a limited time, and with the breath of the infant begins the race to the grave. A race everyone must run.

            Whereas, in the providence of God, He has brought to a close the life of ____________________________________, the officers and members of __________________________________, in _______________________ feel that it is befitting to express their sympathy to the family of during the passing of  _____________________________.  We commend you to Him who knoweth best and will always do right.  You have our sincere prayers.

            Be it Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to Him who never makes a mistake and remind the family to be encouraged by remembering this poem.

 When I must leave you for a little while

Please do not grieve and shed wild tears

And hug your sorrow to you through the years.

 But start out bravely with a gallant smile;

And for my sake and in my name

Live on and do all things the same,

 Feed not your loneliness on empty days,

But fill each waking hour in useful ways,

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer

And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near;

 And never, never be afraid to die,

For I am waiting for you in the sky!

~Author Unknown

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be given to the family and a copy kept in the church archives..

 

Humbly Submitted on _____________________,

 

__________________________________

Official Signature/Date