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We write and tell the life story of the deceased and help the relatives prepare the funeral ceremony. We do this based on humanistic ideas in which we put people at the center. Every person is unique ...
WellbeingOlder people
Writer and narrator of the life story / speaker at funerals
Organisation role · 4–12 hrs/month
Flexible location
WellbeingOlder people
Contact person
Ann KorthuisAsk Ann a question
Humanistische Uitvaartbegeleiding
#71103
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Summary
As a speaker at the Humanistic Funeral Guidance, you make an important contribution to a personal farewell for the surviving relatives.Detailed description
In consultation with the family, you create the life story of the deceased and tell this story during the funeral ceremony. It is important that you have the following qualities:
- are interested in fellow human beings
- good command of the Dutch language, spoken and written
- Being able to listen well and have a conversation
- Empathy
- Discretion
- Being able to give a speech in public
- Time to regularly (at least once a month) supervise a funeral
- flexibility with regard to employability
Before someone starts working as a speaker, they are first offered training and supervised through internships by experienced speakers
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Humanistische Uitvaartbegeleiding
We write and tell the life story of the deceased and help the relatives prepare the funeral ceremony. We do this based on humanistic ideas in which we put people at the center. Every person is unique and so is every life story.
