Friday, October 17, 2008

funeral poems

Although death is one of the things that are certain in life, most if not all people still find it difficult to deal with it when placed in this situation. You are not only talking about the death of a loved one but also about how that person lived their lives.

Grieving family and friends want others to remember their loved one's life and acknowledge them. When you are grieving, it is normal that your thoughts are about death, but remember it is about celebrating a life lived as well. If you are asked to deliver a eulogy for someone you know, take a moment to sort out your feelings about the deceased and gather your thoughts.

Funeral planning, while something that nobody really wants to do, can be made easier and less stressful if you take steps to do so. If it helps, concentrate on one person in the audience that you know and love and speak to them. If you are asked to speak at a memorial or funeral service and are having a difficult time writing down how this loss has made you or the family feel, consider including a poem in your tribute.

Even though death is a sad event, eulogies should always be written in an uplifting and inspiring manner. Think about your life and what would you like most remembered.

1 comment:

Mike Testa said...

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