FUNERAL LUNCHEON SERVING DUTIES

• The service group co-chair is in charge or she will delegate her responsibilities to someone if she cannot be at the funeral luncheon.
• Before the funeral (this can be done the evening before) set the tables with tablecloths, napkins, silverware, coffee cups and glasses. Placemats are used as backup if the tablecloths cannot be used. Talk to the church custodian to make sure the tables are in place before you arrive. Turn the coffee maker on.
• The funeral family arrives at church one hour prior to the service. Please have coffee and lemonade for them when they arrive. It takes about one hour for the coffee maker to heat properly and an additional 15 minutes to brew. It is easier if only one type of coffee in served (decaf or regular). Ask the hostess which room you should bring the coffee, lemonade, cups, napkins, etc. to. Arrange them on a table or on a cart.
• Family members and their guests are served buffet style. All serving items can be found in the Martha Room and the church kitchen. A detailed list of where things are is posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen by the refrigerator.
• Prepare platters and bowls of incoming food (bars, cupcakes, breads, pickles, salads, etc). Check both sides of the refrigerator for donated food.
• Check off names of those who bring food on the list provided by the food call committee. Leave the list for Nina or Lois to pick up. When needed, extra food may be purchased at Willie’s. Fill out a voucher and provide a receipt to the church office for reimbursement.
• Leftover food is first offered to the family. Anything left is divided among the workers to take home. Do not leave leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Clear tables and wash all dishes. Tidy up the kitchen.

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