How To Begin Speech At Memorial Services

I have been asked to do the "welcoming" at a funeral for this Friday on the 17th of January. I have never heard of this or seen information technology done. Could yous delight suggest me of the proper wording I should utilize at the start of the service. Thanks. Sharon

Jenny Mertes

8 years, ii months ago

Sharon, the welcoming speech at a funeral or memorial service is simply a few opening remarks to welcome those attending and state why y'all have gathered. Yous are setting the tone for the remainder of the service, but you are not giving the main eulogy.

For example, you might start out like this: "I would like to welcome y'all to this commemoration of the life of (Name), who (passed, entered into rest, went to be with his beloved wife Glenda, went to be with his Savior) on (date). (Name) was a dear friend of mine, and I am very honored to be here today every bit we remember him and reflect on his life."

If you have a few more words to add together before introducing the next speaker or chemical element of the service (if you've been asked to practice then), that is fine. I would recommend y'all write out what you plan to say and ask the person who asked you to speak to review information technology, to be sure your welcome speech volition fit in with the service they have planned.

We would dear to hear how the experience turns out for you. Thank y'all for joining the conversation at Funeralwise.com!

-Jenny