When should you toast at a funeral?

Answer 1

Generally, the best time to toast is after the majority of people have arrived and have had time to eat or drink something.

AnswerThe traditional time to give your toast at a wedding reception is after the meal although it is becoming increasingly common for people to do the speeches and toasts before the meal.

Nowadays more and more couples decide to get the speeches over and one with before the meal. The wedding MC or best man will introduce the speakers - normally the wedding speech order is :

1) Father of the bride speech

2) Best Man Speech

3) Groom Speech

Modern Brides that also want to say something may do so with ease these days!

Answer 2

The presentation of a 'toast' to the deceased is always reserved for either a wake, or a planned gathering following the funeral. Depending on the faith of the deceased, certain clergy are also opposed to the presentation of eulogies within the context of the service.

To obtain a better understanding of the 'patina' of the service, consult with the local funeral director who is contracted to handle the service. It's always polite to allow the immediate next of kin Spouse/Parent, etc., their privacy during the period leading up to the funeral, with questions being through a designate instead.