Memorial Services offer an opportunity to celebrate a life and reflect on how our own lives were touched by the person who died and facilitate grieving. An Ethical Culture Leader can be helpful in planning and/or presiding at a funeral or memorial service. Funerals usually take place soon after death. Memorial services may be held at any time. A Leader’s comments will reflect the humanist values of caring, cooperation, and the uniqueness of each individual. Whenever possible, family and friends meet with the Leader beforehand to discuss the nature and structure of the service. Suggestions for readings and music may be made. At the service the Leader may deliver the eulogy or others present may do so instead.
To coordinate a Memorial Service, contact your local Ethical Society or the AEU office.