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Greetings & hold music

Your phones should sound like your building.

Professionally recorded welcome menus, after-hours and holiday greetings, voicemail and on-hold messages, in a voice you pick. Free for Empire customers. Send the script, or tell us about the building and we will write it.

Pick a voice

Six voices. Press play.

Every greeting is recorded by a professional voice. English as standard, Spanish and other languages on request.

JessicaFemale voice
LilyFemale voice
SaraFemale voice
WillMale voice
LiamMale voice
BrianMale voice

Hear our work

Greetings we have recorded.

A few of the recordings customers use every day, from nursing home menus to the announcement before a recorded call.

Nursing home main greetingFemale voice
Urgent care greetingMale voice
Calls re-routed greetingFemale voice
Holiday greetingMale voice, with music
Call recording announcementFemale voice
Enter the extensionFemale voice

Hold music

RelaxingHold music
Bright and upbeatHold music

How it works

Three steps to a professional greeting.

  1. Write the script

    Keep it short and clear: thank the caller, give the options people need most, and always give a way to reach a person. Or ask us to write it.

  2. Choose a voice

    Jessica, Lily or Sara; Will, Liam or Brian. Add music under it if you like.

  3. Send it to us

    Use the form below. We confirm the wording with you, then record it.

What is included

Free for customers. Custom when you want more.

Free for Empire customers

  • Professionally recorded auto attendant greeting
  • Voicemail greeting
  • Male or female voice
  • English, with other languages on request

Custom audio

  • Professional copywriting and market research
  • IVR script and recording
  • Spanish IVR script and recording
  • Custom on-hold script, recording and music
  • Choice of over 100 music tracks

Script ideas

Greeting scripts for every kind of caller.

Open one, copy it, swap in your names and extensions, and paste it into the request below. Or ask us to write yours.

Nursing homes and senior living6 scripts

Nursing home main menuThe full menu most facilities use

Hello and thank you for calling [Facility Name]. Your call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance.

If you know your party's extension, you may dial it at any time.

For admissions, press 1.

For the business office, press 2.

For the administrator, press 3.

For social services, press 4.

For nursing, press 5.

For human resources and job openings, press 6.

For recreation, press 7.

For medical records, press 8.

For the dietary department, press 9.

For the front desk, press 0.

To hear these options again, press star.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day.

Nursing home short menuFor smaller buildings

Thank you for calling [Facility Name].

For admissions, press 1.

For nursing, press 2.

For the business office, press 3.

For the front desk, press 0.

Nursing home after hoursRoutes families to the right nurses station

Thank you for calling [Facility Name]. Our offices are closed, but our nursing staff is here around the clock.

If you know your party's extension, you may dial it at any time.

For the [First floor] nurses station, press 1.

For the [Second floor] nurses station, press 2.

For the [Third floor] nurses station, press 3.

For admissions, please leave a message and we will call you back first thing in the morning, or press 4 to reach the admissions coordinator on call.

Assisted living main greetingWarm, tour-focused

Thank you for calling [Community Name], where every resident is family.

To schedule a tour or ask about availability, press 1.

To reach a resident, press 2 and say or spell their name.

For resident care and wellness, press 3.

For the business office, press 4.

For dining and activities, press 5.

For the front desk, press 0.

Memory care family lineCalm and reassuring

Thank you for calling [Community Name] memory care. We are glad you called.

To speak with the care team about your loved one, press 1.

To schedule a visit, press 2.

For questions about billing, press 3.

If you would like to leave a message, press 4 and we will return your call today.

Facility after-hours admissionsNever miss a hospital referral

Thank you for calling [Facility Name] admissions. If you are calling from a hospital with a referral, press 1 to reach our admissions coordinator on call, 24 hours a day.

To send a referral by fax, use [Fax Number]. All other callers, please leave a message and we will return your call first thing in the morning.

Home care, hospice and medical6 scripts

Home care agencyClients, caregivers and recruiting

Thank you for calling [Agency Name] home care.

If you are a new client or calling about care for a loved one, press 1.

If you are a current client, press 2.

If you are a caregiver calling about your schedule, press 3.

To apply to join our caregiver team, press 4.

For billing, press 5.

For all other calls, press 0.

Hospice, 24/7 nurse lineNight calls reach the nurse on call

Thank you for calling [Hospice Name]. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.

If you are a patient or family member and need a nurse now, press 1. A nurse is available 24 hours a day.

To make a referral, press 2.

For bereavement support, press 3.

For the office, press 4.

For all other calls, press 0.

Urgent careHours, wait times and records

Thank you for calling [Clinic Name] urgent care. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.

We are open [Hours]. No appointment is needed. You can also save your place in line online at [Website].

For test results, press 1.

For billing and insurance, press 2.

For medical records, press 3.

To speak with the front desk, press 0.

Doctor's officeAppointments, refills, referrals

Thank you for calling the office of [Practice Name]. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.

To schedule, change or cancel an appointment, press 1.

For prescription refills, press 2.

For referrals and authorizations, press 3.

For billing, press 4.

If you are a pharmacy or another provider's office, press 5.

For all other calls, press 0.

Dental officeNew patients first

Thank you for calling [Practice Name] dental. If you are a new patient, welcome. Press 1 to book your first visit.

For current patients scheduling an appointment, press 2.

For billing and insurance, press 3.

If you have a dental emergency after hours, press 4 for instructions.

For the front desk, press 0.

Physical therapyShort and friendly

Thank you for calling [Clinic Name] physical therapy.

To schedule a visit, press 1.

For insurance and billing, press 2.

To reach your therapist, press 3.

For the front desk, press 0.

Offices and businesses12 scripts

Small office main greetingA clean, simple welcome

Thank you for calling [Company Name].

If you know your party's extension, you may dial it at any time.

For sales, press 1.

For customer service, press 2.

For billing, press 3.

For a company directory, press 9.

For the operator, press 0.

Law firmNew matters and existing clients

Thank you for calling [Firm Name].

If you would like to speak with someone about a new legal matter, press 1.

If you are a current client, press 2.

For billing, press 3.

For the directory of attorneys, press 9.

For the receptionist, press 0.

Accounting and tax officeBusy-season ready

Thank you for calling [Firm Name]. During tax season our hours are [Hours].

To schedule an appointment, press 1.

To check on your return, press 2.

To send us documents, visit [Website] or press 3 for instructions.

For bookkeeping and payroll, press 4.

For the front desk, press 0.

Property managementMaintenance emergencies handled

Thank you for calling [Company Name] property management.

If you have a maintenance emergency such as a leak, no heat or a lockout, press 1 and you will be connected to our on-call technician.

For other maintenance requests, press 2 or submit one at [Website].

For leasing and available units, press 3.

For rent and payments, press 4.

For the office, press 0.

Real estate officeBuyers, sellers, agents

Thank you for calling [Brokerage Name].

If you are looking to buy, press 1.

If you are thinking of selling, press 2.

To reach an agent, press 3 and say or spell their name.

For the office, press 0.

Insurance agencyClaims first

Thank you for calling [Agency Name].

To report a claim, press 1.

For a new quote, press 2.

For questions about your policy, press 3.

For billing, press 4.

For the front desk, press 0.

Auto repair shopService and parts

Thank you for calling [Shop Name].

To schedule service, press 1.

To check on your vehicle, press 2.

For parts, press 3.

Our hours are [Hours]. For all other calls, press 0.

RestaurantHours, orders, reservations

Thank you for calling [Restaurant Name].

We are open [Hours].

To place an order for pickup, press 1, or order online at [Website].

For reservations, press 2.

For catering and private events, press 3.

For our address and directions, press 4.

Retail storeHours and order status

Thank you for calling [Store Name].

Our hours are [Hours].

To check on an order, press 1.

To check if an item is in stock, press 2.

For returns, press 3.

To speak with someone in the store, press 0.

Warehouse and logisticsDrivers, customers, carriers

Thank you for calling [Company Name].

If you are a driver checking in for a pickup or delivery, press 1.

For customer service and order status, press 2.

For carriers and dispatch, press 3.

For accounts payable, press 4.

For the main office, press 0.

School or daycareAttendance first

Thank you for calling [School Name].

To report an absence, press 1.

For the main office, press 2.

For enrollment and tours, press 3.

For the nurse, press 4.

For billing, press 5.

HotelReservations and guests

Thank you for calling [Hotel Name].

To make or change a reservation, press 1.

To reach a guest room, press 2.

For group sales and events, press 3.

For the front desk, press 0.

After hours, holidays and announcements8 scripts

After hours (any business)Hours plus a way forward

Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is now closed. Our regular hours are [Hours].

Please leave a message with your name and number and we will return your call on the next business day.

If this is urgent, press 1 to reach our on-call team.

Holiday closureSwap in the holiday

Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is closed for [Holiday] and will reopen on [Date] at [Time].

Please leave a message and we will return your call when we reopen. From all of us at [Company Name], happy holidays.

Weather or emergency closureRecord it in minutes

Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Due to [weather / an emergency], our office is closed today, [Date].

We expect to reopen on [Date]. For urgent matters, press 1 or email [Email]. Thank you for your patience.

Lunch hourShort and polite

Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is closed for lunch from [Time] to [Time]. Please leave a message, or call back after [Time].

Call queue (waiting for the next person)Plays while callers wait

Thank you for holding. All of our team members are helping other callers. Please stay on the line and the next available person will be with you shortly.

If you would rather leave a message, press 1 at any time and we will call you back.

Call recording announcementPlays before the call connects

This call may be recorded for quality and training purposes.

Personal voicemailFor each person on the system

Hi, you have reached [Your Name] at [Company Name]. I'm away from my desk right now.

Please leave your name, number and a short message, and I will call you back as soon as I can. If you need help right away, press 0 for the front desk.

Department voicemailShared mailboxes

You have reached the [Department] department at [Company Name]. We are helping other callers right now.

Please leave your name, number and the reason for your call, and someone from our team will call you back today.

On-hold messages4 scripts

Nursing home on holdTell families what they should know

Thank you for holding. Your call is important to us.

Did you know [Facility Name] offers short-term rehabilitation with physical, occupational and speech therapy, six days a week?

Visiting hours are [Hours]. Families can also schedule a video call with their loved one through our front desk.

We are always looking for caring people to join our team. Visit [Website] to see open positions.

Thank you for your patience. Someone will be with you shortly.

Home care on holdGrows the client and caregiver base

Thank you for holding. At [Agency Name], our caregivers help with personal care, meals, medication reminders and companionship, so your loved one can stay at home.

Most care starts within [48 hours] of your first call.

Are you a caring person looking for flexible work? We are hiring caregivers now. Visit [Website] to apply.

Thank you for waiting. We will be with you shortly.

Medical practice on holdMoves callers to the portal

Thank you for holding. Did you know you can request refills, see test results and message your care team any time through our patient portal at [Website]?

Please have your date of birth and insurance card ready. It helps us help you faster.

Thank you for your patience. We will be right with you.

General business on holdSells while they wait

Thank you for holding. Your call is important to us.

While you wait, visit [Website] to [see our latest offers / track your order / book online].

At [Company Name], we have been serving [City] since [Year]. Thank you for choosing us.

Please stay on the line. Someone will be with you shortly.

Request a greeting

Send us your script. We make it sound great.

A free service for Empire customers: a professional voice, music if you want it, and the wording polished before we record.

01Who is asking

02What we are recording

What do you need?
Language

03Voice and music

Voice Hear them above
Background music

04Your script

Want us to write it?

05Timing

We write back to confirm the wording, then record it. Free for Empire customers.