Shouldn't the family get to choose readings for a funeral?

[CarvinElizabeth]

My best friend’s brother died. I was helping with funeral arrangements and we were not given choices for the readings. My husband’s uncle died a couple of months ago and we got to read through different options and choose. Shouldn’t the family always be able to choose what readings they want?

 

[Michelle_Arnold]

Within reason and in cooperation with the presider of the funeral, yes. If not offered a list of options for Scripture readings, a family member who is responsible for funeral arrangements can ask for such a list.