Ancestor Veneration | Private Remembrance & Honoring Service

Because honoring those who came before you shouldn't depend on having the perfect space to do it.

Not everyone has an ancestral altar.

Not everyone lives in a home where their spiritual practices are understood, welcomed, or respected.

Some share their homes with family members, roommates, or loved ones whose beliefs differ from their own. Others simply lack the space, privacy, or ability to prepare offerings and maintain a dedicated place of remembrance.

But the desire to honor those who came before you remains.

At Obashé Speaks, we offer private ancestor veneration services for those who wish to honor their departed loved ones with intention, dignity, and respect.

What Your Service Includes

Each individual remembrance includes:

• A white candle lit in honor of your designated ancestor or departed loved one.

• A prepared and respectfully poured libation.

• A personalized moment of prayer, remembrance, and acknowledgment.

• An intentional dedication using the name and remembrance details you provide.

Additional offerings, ceremonial items, or specialized requests are not included in the standard service and may require separate arrangements.

When Can You Request This Service?

Ancestor veneration may be requested for:

• Birthdays of departed loved ones

• Anniversaries of their passing

• Family remembrance occasions

• Personal moments of gratitude and acknowledgment

• Other meaningful dates when you wish to honor someone who has transitioned

You do not have to wait for a particular holiday or anniversary. Remembrance can be personal.

A Private and Respectful Experience

Your spiritual practices are your own.

Whether you live in a shared household, have limited space, or simply prefer that your ancestral observances remain private, this service provides an opportunity for your loved ones to be honored without requiring you to establish an altar in your home.

Your loved ones are remembered with dignity. Your privacy is respected. Your intentions matter.

Service Details

Photographs & Remembrance Details

Each purchase honors one departed loved one.

Ancestral Acknowledgment — $12.12: The ancestor's name and requested remembrance occasion are required. A photograph is not necessary.

Personal Remembrance — $25: A clear photograph of the departed loved one is required for inclusion in the ceremony.

Legacy & Celebration Ceremony — $75: A clear photograph is required, along with details about the loved one's personality, cherished traditions, and meaningful preferences.

After purchase, you will receive instructions for securely submitting the necessary information and photograph, if applicable. Photographs are used only for the requested ceremony and are not published or shared for promotional purposes without permission.

Ceremonies are scheduled after the required information has been received. Requested dates are subject to availability.

Specialty items, elaborate meals, and additional ceremonial requests may incur separate charges, which will be discussed and approved before preparation.

All services are one-time purchases. No subscription or recurring commitment is required.