Wednesday, July 23, 2008

death at a funeral

Funeral or memorial services are also a means to share in the pain and express love for the deceased in order to heal. No matter how we re feeling, there are certain arrangements that we must make including funeral burial services.

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. In some cases, the deceased has already made their own funeral arrangements years prior to their death and perhaps they had details that they felt were important to include in their funeral. You can feel free to draw on the thoughts of a large group of people for their recollections, feelings and opinions, and speak on their behalf as well as expressing your own personal thoughts.

In your speech, you can talk about the work that a deceased person did with their church or other religious organization, and share how they touched others lives. Keep the tone of the eulogy personal and use simple language so that the listeners can connect more directly to your words and the memories it conveys of the deceased. Humor in good taste relieves stress and anxiety, and it's almost certain to be welcomed by the funeral guests.

Above all, remember to breathe. Keep in mind, when writing a eulogy, this type of speech should last anywhere from four to ten minutes.

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