Service begins

Tony carries urn from downstairs family room to patio, while all sing “In the garden”. Tony places the urn in the wagon.

Spreading of ashes

All proceed to these locations in this order (adjustments will be made as attendance firms up).
These locations are places where Jack spent considerable time and effort, and took pride in. The trees listed are trees that he planted.
Hymn singing will continue throughout from the list below, and as they come to mind.

Pond

All proceed to the pond.
Jean will pull the wagon, with help from Tony as needed.
Jean will scatter ashes.

Garden with arbor

All proceed to the garden with the arbor.
Marianne will pull the wagon.
Marianne will scatter ashes.

Woodpile & tractor

All proceed to the area around the tractor and woodpile.
Cherith will pull the wagon.
Cherith will scatter ashes.

Red Maple 1

All proceed to the first red maple.
Michelle will pull the wagon.
Michelle will scatter ashes.

Red Maple 2

All proceed to the second red maple.
Tony will pull the wagon.
Tony will scatter ashes.

Red Maple 3

All proceed to the third red maple.
Kim will pull the wagon.
Kim will scatter ashes.

Maple in Front

All proceed to the green-leafed maple.
Trista will pull the wagon.
Trista will scatter ashes.

Ash tree 1

All proceed to the first ash tree.
Marcus will pull the wagon.
Marcus will scatter ashes.

Ash tree 2

All proceed to the second ash tree.
Dee will pull the wagon with help as needed.
Dee will scatter ashes.

Ash Tree 3

All proceed to the third ash tree.
Addie will pull the wagon with help as needed.
Addie will scatter ashes.

All return to the table on the patio.

Selection of lanyards, capsules and fill tube

In the above order, all select a silk lanyard, a capsule, and a fill tube music selections:

“I can only imagine” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwsBIl15zM
“Shine on us” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WK5khANhzw

Recessional

Kim takes ashes back inside and places on table to musical selection “Baby don’t you cry” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inqd00PuNqQ. All are encouraged to sing.

After the service, all are invited to eat together

There will be time for sharing regarding our reflections on Jack’s life during the meal. Food below will be provided. Other contributions (chips, drinks, etc. are welcome)

Meat and cheese tray
Condiments
Rolls

Hymn Options

How Great Thou Art
I’m so glad I belong to the family of God
Jesus loves me
Blessed assurance
Amazing Grace
Morning has broken
Just a close walk with thee
Be thou my vision
Fairest Lord Jesus