Have you been asked to deliver a eulogy at a funeral or memorial service? “Yikes” might be your reaction, especially if you’ve never done it before (and let’s face it, how many of us have?).
Take it from me – you’ll be fine as long as you follow the KISS principle: Keep It Short and Simple. Nothing is worse than a speech that goes on for too long.
When writing the funeral speech or eulogy, make sure that you are thinking of the best things that you can possibly say to highlight the life of that person. Did he always have a way of making people smile? Did he volunteer at soup kitchens? Was he always lending a helping hand to a neighbor? Think of the things that made this person an individual and what it was that allowed people to love him so easily.
While it is okay to add a small joke to lighten up the service a little, be very careful with humor. What’s funny to you might be offensive to someone else.
Should you tell “the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” No, definitely not. Don’t mention the person’s bad qualities or things people couldn’t stand about him or her. A memorial service is not the time or place for such a thing.
You’re bound to be nervous when giving a eulogy – it’s completely natural. you are simply doing the best you can. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself. This is an emotional time and no one will judge you if you make a mistake.
Still feeling nervous about writing a eulogy? Just sit down and start writing a draft. Keep writing until you have written all you can. Once you are finished you can go over to shorten it and make revisions. Deliver the message with passion and a heart full of love and everyone will be appreciative of your efforts.
Learn more about how to write a funeral speech or eulogy at Barbra Sundquist’s site, where you can also get a free eulogy template.
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