Is there a funeral service for Scouts?

Although there is no specific service, the following is a suggested service from the Chaplain's manual.

Funeral Service for Scout or Scouter

This outline is merely a guide. The wishes of the Family and spiritual advisor take precedent.

1. Processional
2. • Color Guard brings in US flag and Troop flag
   • Pallbearers follow
   • Scouts and Scouters in Uniform follow
3. Opening Prayer

Almighty Father, as we grieve the loss of (Name of Deceased), help us to remember his involvement with Scouting. Show us how he lived the Scout oath and law. We ask that you comfort us as we will miss his friendship and fellowship.

1. Pastoral Comments

(Highlights of the Deceased's life and Scouting accomplishments)

1. Song: "On My Honor" shown at bottom
   • Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

     23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

     23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

     23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

     23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

     23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

   • Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
   • Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
   • I Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

     15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

     15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

     15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Readings: (Listed below are some suggestions.)
3. Comments from friends.
4. "Scout Vespers" shown at bottom
5. Closing Benediction

"May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again, and may our footsteps lead unto Him."

1. Taps
2. Recessional

Original Scout Vespers

(tune of O Christmas Tree)

Softly falls the light of day,

As our campfire fades away.

Silently each Scout should ask,

"Have I done my daily task?

Have I kept my honor bright?

Can I guiltless sleep tonight?

Have I done and have I dared,

Everything to Be Prepared?" On My HonorOn my honor I'll do my best

To do my duty to God.

On my honor I'll do my best

To serve my country as I may.

On my honor I'll do my best

To do a good turn each day.

To keep my body strengthened.

To keep my mind awakend.

To follow paths of righteousness..

On my honor, I'll do my best.