I have conducted a State Funeral and worked in conjunction with community groups, writing and conducting dedication ceremonies for babies, who in years past, were mass buried. It was a deeply moving personal experience.

The recommended format for a funeral ceremony is -

The essential information needed is mainly gained in a unhurried, relaxed interview with the family.
Once I have the informion, I can then go about the creative writing of the eulogy, carefully selecting the most appropriate quotes of literature, and, usually in cooperation with the funeral director, making provision for selections of music which have been specially chosen by the family. Even with a great deal of preparation, no ceremony is delivered unless every detail of the eulogy is carefully checked with the family to ensure that it is accurate.

Then, with compassion, sincerity and care (the normal result of such careful preparation), I officiate at the funeral ceremony.