Chapter Sixteen
When loss happens, the world can feel like it stops — and yet, there are decisions that must still be made. Chapter 16 was created to help families navigate those difficult first steps with compassion, organization, and faith.
Our goal is simple: to give families structure when emotions make it hard to think clearly, and comfort when words are hard to find. Whether you’re planning a service, supporting a loved one, or honoring someone’s memory, Chapter 16 walks with you through each step.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
What Is Chapter 16?
Chapter 16 is a series of faith-based planning resources and services designed to help families prepare funerals, wakes, repasts, and memorial events.
It combines practical planning tools with spiritual guidance, allowing families to make meaningful choices without feeling overwhelmed.
Each option includes step-by-step support, gentle prompts, and templates that simplify decision-making while honoring your loved one with dignity and care.
Our Service Options
Chapter 16 is available in several formats to meet the unique needs of every family, from do-it-yourself resources to fully coordinated memorial support.
Do-It-Yourself Planning Guide
A downloadable introduction to faith-based memorial planning, including checklists, a prayer for guidance, and an overview of what to expect in the days following a loss.
Essential Package
A self-guided planning kit that provides wording options, event outlines, and sample programs to help you plan each part of the service with clarity and grace.
Personalized Package
Includes everything in the Essential version, plus a written eulogy, custom service layout, and direct planning assistance for the main service elements.
Full Service Package
A complete planning experience — our team coordinates with your chosen funeral home, helps prepare programs, and offers day-of service coordination, ensuring every detail flows smoothly so your family can focus on being present.
Elite Package
Our most comprehensive option, providing everything in the Full Service package, plus:
A personalized condolence box designed to honor your loved one’s memory.
Creation of photo displays and slideshow presentations (families may send photos for inclusion).
Repast planning support and a Core Memory Planning Guide to help you create meaningful remembrance moments in the future.
Add-On Services
Families can choose from a variety of optional enhancements:
Custom slideshow creation
Bookmark and printed memorial keepsakes
Condolence boxes
Core Memory planning guides for future remembrance events
Each addition is designed to make the grieving process more meaningful, personal, and faith-centered.
For Churches and Ministry Leaders
We also offer a Chapter 16: Church Leadership Edition — a special resource guide that equips pastors, ministry leaders, and care teams with tools for supporting families through planning and grief.
This includes:
- Step-by-step leader guides for faith-informed memorial support
- Prayer templates and pastoral care scripts
- Editable checklists and digital communication templates
“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” — Isaiah 40:1
Faith. Organization. Peace.
At Chapter 16, we believe that planning a farewell should be an act of love — not a source of fear. Our faith-centered approach provides both structure and comfort, helping families move through the planning process with peace and confidence.
Whether you’re preparing today, helping a loved one tomorrow, or looking for ministry tools to serve others, Chapter 16 offers resources for every season of grief and remembrance.
Begin Your Journey with Chapter 16
Start planning at your own pace or request one-on-one support.
If you have any questions or need any additional guidance contact us.
Contact us at partners@ltafoundation.online