Although being asked to give a eulogy is truly an honor, if you're the one who's been chosen, you may find yourself feeling anxious about the task before you. While the type of funeral and the customs surrounding it depend largely on culture and location, a few simple tips can help you get through planning and organizing a funeral with minimal stress and complications.
It need not only be a summation of the public facts, but a glimpse of the uniqueness, when combined with those facts, created a personality. Some people opt for giving a serious speech about accomplishments achieved by the deceased in their lifetime, while others can decide to take on a more humorous tone remembering the fun times, the good memories and the laughter shared. The life history will also talk about any achievements, awards or other good deeds the deceased accomplished.
I was asked by a couple of family members if I had given any thought to having someone by my side during the reading of my funeral poems for mom, to be quite honest, I didn't have a clue why I would need anyone there. While it's probably not wise to crack jokes, a little humor will help to lift the spirits of those attending the services. Support in whatever form will be greatly appreciated by the bereaved and will weigh favorably on their acceptance of their situation.
The eulogist has a chance to ease the pain of others by providing them with a picture of the best things about that person, something they can hold on to in the difficult days to follow. Ultimately, the most important thing is to reflect the unique personality of the deceased.
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