A lot of people read out poems at wakes and funerals. The death of a loved one is never easy and even if when expected it always hurts.
Seeing a life celebrated and hearing words of sympathy and celebration from others often helps them move through their own grief journey. The eulogy should convey your feelings and your experiences and should be written in an informal, conversational tone. Written words can be much more effective than spoken condolences at reaching a grieving person's heart.
Include in your eulogy the memories and anecdotes that best describe the deceased from your perspective. Eulogies are meant to convey the reasons the deceased will be missed and how much he was loved. Noteworthy personal habits and a little humor are usually mixed in with mention of special accomplishments and attractive personality characteristics.
Ultimately, the most important thing is to reflect the unique personality of the deceased. It is a tribute, do it justice.
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