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The type of reading you choose depends partially upon the type of service you intend to have. If it’s a religious funeral service, it would be wise to consult with the clergy conducting the service. They can provide a list of readings that will suit your circumstances. Readings during a religious service are usually done at a specific time, and your minister, pastor, or priest will let you know about this.

Readings, Poems and Verses

If you’re planning service in our chapel or another venue, you may wish to choose readings yourself. Celebrants are usually very helpful in providing several readings to choose from. You might have some of your own, or your deceased loved one’s, favourite verses, poems, song lyrics or quotations that would suit the occasion.  

These can be read at any stage during the funeral, from the very beginning of the service to a grave-side reading at the end.

Look for readings that have particular meaning for you and your loved one. You might like to write something yourself or perhaps ask a family member to do it. If you prefer, you don’t have to have any readings at all. The choice is entirely up to you.
If you’d like a few ideas, you can download our Words of Comfort book of Readings.

Reading Out Loud

If you have decided you would like to read out loud yourself, it can feel very daunting. One of the things that do help is practice, practice, practice. If you can get to the stage that you know some or all of the words you are going to say, it can remove a lot of pressure from yourself. If you are unsure of the correct pronunciation of a word, even after practising, you cannot say it; you may wish to substitute with a word with the same meaning.

​Credit the author, where possible, for any poems, readings or verses.

Our Funeral directors are always available to assist you and to answer any questions. 
​You are welcome to contact us anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible.