Lions’
 Remembrance 
Service 
in memory of 

WHO PASSED AWAY ON 
	THE 	DAY 
	OF 
Service conducted by 
		
Date: 		
“His/Her service to mankind
will endure forever.”

We are here today to pay our respects to our beloved brother/sister, Lion 	

When a loved one or a friend passes away, 
we feel a profound sense of loss, 
an emptiness we know can never again be filled.  

We are saddened, and we grieve for the departed, but we are heartened by the cherished memories they leave — that in knowing them we may become better human beings ourselves.

(Light the candle)

So it is with our fellow Lion 	
who has passed from us. We mourn him/her and will miss him/her dearly, but he/she has left something very precious behind:
his/her legacy of unswerving commitment 
to the ideals of Lionism, 
unselfish service to people in need 
and loyal and devoted fellowship 
with all other members of the Lions family.

The memory of Lion 	
who walked with us in service, 
fills us with an inner contentment, bringing about a peace which affects every sector of our lives.  He/She has also provided us with a challenge to continue our high standards and dedication to the needs of others. 

(At this point, ask if any Lion wishes to come forward to say a few words.)

Through his/her commitment, courage and perseverance he/she has shown us the way. 
Let us continue along this noble path.

Lion  	
to whom we pay homage today, has exemplified the humanitarian ideals of Lionism.  He/She gave unselfishly of himself/herself on behalf of others and what he/she achieved shall forever stand as personal monuments to his/her integrity and his/her selfless dedication to the well-being of humanity.

The glow from the candle beside the bier of our beloved brother/sister Lion 	
is but a small symbol of the light which he/she caused to shine in the hearts of his/her fellow human being.

I charge you, my fellow Lions, not to allow the flame of the candle to grow dim. Instead you must kindle it so that its glow will be ever brighter so that it may be seen from afar by more persons.

Do you accept this charge?
All Lions present will answer:
I do.

As we honour Lion  	
may we pray that his/her loved ones 
may have the strength and wisdom 
to carry on.

Let us pray

Our heavenly father … for whom all things are possible … grant unto the soul of our dearly beloved brother/sister thy everlasting love … and may he/she be at peace in thy house forever.

Look upon his/her family and friends and bestow upon them thy mercy and love. Give them, O Lord, the strength to face the future unafraid. Help them to endure their heartache and make their wounds to heal rapidly, in the knowledge that their loved one is in Thy loving care forever.

We ask these blessing in the name of Thy Son who taught us when we pray, to say together: 

All Lions together: 
Our Father, who art in heaven, 
hallowed be Thy name. 
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our daily bread 
and forgive us our trespasses 
as we forgive them 
that trespass against us. 
Lead us not into temptation 
but deliver us from evil,
for Thine is the kingdom, 
the power and the glory, 
for ever and ever.  Amen

Lord, hear our call and grant unto all Lions 
the strength and wisdom to serve humanity
by giving aid to the needy… 
comfort to the aged and those in distress
relief to those who are afflicted… 
hope to those who are discouraged… 
and guidance to those who are confused.
Amen

To the family of Lion 	
and our fellow members, we pledge that he/she shall not be forgotten and that together we will continue the good work he/she believed and worked so devotedly for.  Our commitment to community service shall be strengthened by his/her love and his/her compassion for his/her fellow humans.

Our sincere sympathy is expressed at this gathering to his/her family.  We further pledge our support, both spiritually and morally; we want you to know our close association will continue.  Please call on us anytime and we will be proud to offer our service.

Let us now offer a prayer to the remembrance of this fine Lion as we say together The Lions Ode…

All Lions say together:
O Lord, Thy blessings now let fall
upon these Lions as we call:
may all our ties of friendship be
forever strengthened, Lord by Thee.
Let us depart in peace.  Amen

District A1 
Lions Clubs International