Thursday, June 11, 2009

write you own obituary - it's a tough time

When I lost my mother there was no way on earth that I could have written a shopping list never mind poems for funeral tributes. Remembering someone special in a personal way can be healing for everyone concerned, for a eulogy is a deeply personal way of saying goodbye.

Generally, the attendees do not want to give additional grief to those affected, hence the tendency is to keep quiet and simply extend their support silently. The details that a funeral home will take care of include the care of the body, the hosting of a wake or viewing, the funeral services either there or in a place of worship and the burial. Think of it as writing a speech.

One should devote some time in coming up with a well written eulogy. You'll only have to speak for five to ten minutes, your gift will live on in the hearts of the deceased's family and friends. People often wonder whether it's proper to include humor in a eulogy.

To be asked to deliver a memorial tribute is to be given the responsibility of assisting many. Keep in mind, when writing a eulogy, this type of speech should last anywhere from four to ten minutes.

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