Funeral Program Template
A dignified 4-page funeral and memorial service program with an elegant cover, order of service, full obituary, family acknowledgements, memorial poem, and photo placeholders.
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Eleanor Ruth Harmon
April 3, 1941 — January 18, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
Service Details
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, January 25, 2025 · 11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church
420 Maple Avenue, Westfield, NJ
Officiant: Rev. Thomas Hayes
Eleanor Ruth Harmon
April 3, 1941 — January 18, 2025
Order of Service
- 10:45 AM Prelude Music "Ave Maria"
- Welcome & Opening Prayer Rev. Thomas Hayes
- Hymn "How Great Thou Art" — Congregation
- Scripture Reading — Psalm 23 Read by David Harmon (son)
- Eulogy Patricia Chen, lifelong friend
- Remembrances Open to family members
- Hymn "It Is Well With My Soul"
- Committal Prayer & Benediction Rev. Thomas Hayes
- Postlude "Amazing Grace"
Obituary
Eleanor Ruth Harmon, 83, of Westfield, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 3, 1941, in Burlington, Vermont to Harold and Agnes (Whitfield) Porter, Eleanor spent her life as a devoted educator, avid gardener, and tireless community volunteer.
Eleanor dedicated 32 years to teaching elementary school in Westfield, where she shaped the lives of hundreds of students. Her classroom was known as a place of warmth, curiosity, and laughter — qualities that defined everything she touched. She received the Westfield Educator of the Year award in 1998 and retired in 2003, though she remained a beloved presence at the school for many years after.
She met the love of her life, Robert Harmon, at a contra dance in 1965 and they were married for 56 years until his passing in 2021. Together they built a home full of music, gardening, good books, and the lively gatherings she so loved to host.
Eleanor is survived by her three children: David Harmon (Susan) of Princeton, Patricia Harmon-Lee (Michael) of Westfield, and Thomas Harmon of Austin, Texas; her six grandchildren: James, Claire, Sophie, Ethan, Lily, and Owen; and her sister, Margaret Porter of Burlington, Vermont.
First Presbyterian Church · Westfield, NJ January 25, 2025
Eleanor Ruth Harmon
April 3, 1941 — January 18, 2025
Family Acknowledgements
The Harmon family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of Riverside Hospice Care for their compassionate support during Eleanor's final weeks. Your tenderness and professionalism brought our family immeasurable comfort.
We are grateful to Rev. Hayes and the entire congregation of First Presbyterian Church, whose prayers and fellowship sustained Eleanor for more than four decades. Your presence today means more than words can express.
To the many friends, neighbors, and former students who shared their remembrances, sent letters, brought meals, and sat with us — thank you. Eleanor always said that the measure of a life is found in the kindness given away. She gave much, and she received it back a hundredfold in these days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor's memory to the Westfield Public Library Children's Fund or the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the door.
A Reading
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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First Presbyterian Church · Westfield, NJ January 25, 2025
A Life Well Lived
In Loving Memory
Eleanor Ruth Harmon
April 3, 1941 — January 18, 2025
"The comfort of having a friend may be taken away,
but not that of having had one."
— Seneca
Reception
A reception will follow at the Harmon family home
218 Oak Ridge Drive, Westfield, New Jersey
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a funeral program?
A funeral program (also called a memorial program or order of service) is a printed document given to attendees at a funeral or celebration of life. It outlines the order of events, shares the obituary, and serves as a keepsake for family and friends.
What should a funeral program include?
A complete funeral program typically includes: a cover with the person's name and dates, an order of service, the obituary, family acknowledgements, a poem or scripture, and a photo. This template includes all of these sections.
How do I personalize this funeral program?
Describe the person's name, dates, service details, and life story to the AI. It will update the template with the correct information. You can also paste in an obituary and the AI will format it into the template.
What size should a funeral program be?
Funeral programs are typically A4 or US Letter, printed front-and-back or as a folded booklet. This template is formatted for A4 and designed to print cleanly at any local print shop.
Is this funeral program template free?
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