Readings
Readings in the funeral may include poems, scriptures, excerpts from essays or works, or speeches of remembrance. Family members and friends may wish to be involved in presenting these, and they may even wish to read a specially written poem for the deceased. These will be co-ordinated by the funeral celebrant so that the ceremony design will be beautifully organised and the time element will be part of a well-structured whole.
What sort of readings are appropriate?
Any sort of reading is fine for a funeral, as long as the reading fits in well with the wishes of the deceased or the family. Poems of hope, of grief or of joy by some of the great poets are frequently included. Family members or friends may have written a poem especially for the funeral. Readings from favourite books or essays by great writers may be chosen. As your funeral celebrant, we will have a resource book that contains a great many beautiful and expressive works appropriate for funerals, and will suggest possible poems and readings based on the style of funeral wanted and the character of the person who has died.
