Who Should Speak At The Cremation Service?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Roslyn Heights Funeral Home under cremation
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As you organize a cremation provider in Manhasset, NY for yourself or a loved one, you might want the memorial service to feel somewhat like a funeral or you might want something more light-hearted. Usually, there are speakers at these types of services, though that’s not a requirement. If you are trying to decide who should speak, take these people into consideration.

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The Religious Leader

If your family goes to church regularly and you maybe even want to have your cremation service or that of your loved one at the church, consider the pastor or religious leader of that church as a speaker. They can gather stories from families, talk about what you meant to the church, and expound upon your life in other ways.

A Good Friend

Sometimes it’s hard for family members to talk about someone who just passed away because they are grieving and crying and may not be able to overcome their emotions. But if you choose a friend to talk about you at your cremation service, they might be able to get past their grief long enough to talk about your accomplishments and the high points in your life.

A Cousin

While your siblings may not be able to talk about their emotions, you may have a cousin who is well-spoken and can bring the family together with a short speech about some episodes the two of you had together, along with other family stories.

Anyone Who Wants To

Cremation services are different than funerals and can be structured however you’d like. If you don’t want to designate one speaker, that’s okay. You can have a time in the service where anyone can speak if they’d like to. This is a great way for co-workers, friends, relatives, and anyone else who knew you to share whatever is on their hearts. You might want to make sure people know this will be an option in advance so they can prepare their thoughts or even write things down in advance. It can be nice for the family to hear memories they didn’t know about and broaden their perspective on your life.

Anyone in charge can speak to the funeral professionals about the personalization of the cremation services of a loved one. If you aren’t sure who to ask, talk to the experts at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home for more ideas. Once we get to know you, we can offer suggestions that might work well for you. Keep in mind that cremation services can be completely unique and, depending on what type of service you choose, you might not even need a specific speaker. Give us a call at (516) 621-4545 and we’ll answer your questions by phone or set up a time for you to come in and speak with us in person. We’re located at 75 Mineola Ave Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 and we’re here to help with every aspect of the service, even who speaks.

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