Planning Guide  
Detail from the Resurrection Window in Trinity's Sanctuary
A Christian Plan for the End of Life
Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Traverse City, MI

 “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “were, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! (1 Corinthians 15:56-57)

The purpose of this page is to provide resources for God's people to make end of life decisions in a God pleasing manner and to have the resources to make informed decisions. Please choose one of the links to the right to get started.

When you have completed your choices, you may use this form to make your wishes known to the Pastors and have your wishes kept on file in the church office.

Advanced Directives about care at End of Life

Christian Preambles for a last will and testament

What about organ donation?

Cremation vs. Burial

Traditional Order of Service for a funeral

Selecting Funeral Hymns

Selecting Funeral Bible Verses

Personal Statement of Faith