Purpose
This policy explains the process for reviewing and approving ceremony scripts before the ceremony takes place.
Policy
Every ceremony is individually written using the information provided by the client, family or other authorised representatives.
Where appropriate, a draft ceremony script or relevant sections of the ceremony may be provided for review before the ceremony. This allows the client to check the accuracy of names, dates, relationships, quotations, readings and other factual information.
It is the client’s responsibility to carefully review the ceremony and notify me of any errors, omissions or requested amendments before giving final approval.
Once the ceremony has been approved, it will be treated as the final version. While I will always do my best to accommodate reasonable amendments, changes requested shortly before the ceremony may not always be possible.
If no amendments or corrections are received by the agreed approval deadline, the ceremony will be considered approved, and the final version will be used for the ceremony.
I cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions or errors that remain after the ceremony has been approved by the client or where no amendments have been received before the agreed approval deadline.
Where a ceremony includes readings, tributes, eulogies or other contributions provided by family members or third parties, responsibility for the accuracy and content of those contributions remains with the person providing them.
Following final approval, I reserve the right to make minor grammatical corrections, formatting changes or adjustments to improve the flow and delivery of the ceremony. These changes will not alter the meaning, factual content or personal wishes expressed by the client.
My aim is to ensure that every ceremony is accurate, personal and reflects the wishes of the individual or family while providing sufficient opportunity for review before the day of the ceremony.
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, professional guidance or working practices.