Interesting about this job
Do you want to be there for others during a time of grief and loss? Then perhaps a humanist speaker at funerals resides in you.
The greatest reward is the satisfaction this work gives but we also offer a volunteer allowance. As a humanist speaker at funerals, you are there for others in a moment of farewell and mourning. You work from humanistic values and contribute to a farewell that connects to what the deceased considered important in life. This gives the farewell extra meaning.
Job tasks and duties
At one of the most difficult moments in their lives, you are there for the bereaved. As a humanist speaker at funerals, you will work with them to shape a speech that does justice to the life and memory of the deceased. That is your core task. You may also be asked to contribute to the choice of music or the composition of the script for the funeral meeting. This way, you shape the funeral ceremony together with the next of kin and the funeral director. You will offer a listening ear, give a speech focusing on the life story, and with your help you will ensure a personal and dignified farewell.
You will also be there for people who need help recording their life story. This activity can help with the process of preparing for impending death. There may also be the intention to have the life story used during the future funeral.
Minimum education level: hbo/wo
Job skills and qualities
You can recognise a humanist speaker at funerals by:
- Able to listen.
- Able to be helpful.
- Able to express yourself well both verbally and in writing.
- Have an open attitude.
- Creative and inspiring.
- Like humanistic ideas.
Extra information
It is good to know that your duties are not the same but complementary to the role and duties of the funeral director involved. It is also good to realise that you may be in demand within the entire province of Groningen.
For more information, please use the following link to the national website for humanistic funeral counselling: https://www.humanistischverbond.nl/thema/humanistische-uitvaart/
Do you recognise yourself in this profile? Then there might be a humanist speaker at funerals in you. Are you flexible and can you make time during the day? Then request an introductory interview via: https://www.humanistischverbond.nl/uitvaartbegeleiding/
Have you felt the need to get some more information informally first? Then you can contact Karel Eggen of the Groningen branch, k.eggen@home.nl
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | training, volunteer contract, travel expenses, volunteer reimbursement, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | You work at home and from home (such as at bereavement sites and funeral homes) |
Organisation address and information
Humanistisch Verbond, afdeling Humanistische Uitvaart Begeleiding Groningen
Vanuit huis 00
1070 AL Amsterdam
Website: http://humanistischeuitvaart.nl