Sunday, August 3, 2008

funeral service

Presenting a eulogy for a loved one could be the saddest thing and the most difficult public speaking endeavor you could ever experience. Central to the funeral and concluding the public grieving period following a death is the eulogy, a funeral speech about the person who died.

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. Seeing a life celebrated and hearing words of sympathy and celebration from others often helps them move through their own grief journey. All you have to do is write and talk from your heart, and let your audience identify with your memories and emotions.

Often mementos are kept for many years, framed for the family or left at the grave site as a reminder of the deceased. If you and the deceased were co-workers, then talk about how great he performed his job, his dedication to doing his work and his ambition to do well in his chosen career. 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.

It is important that you avoid any statements or references that portray the deceased in a negative manner. A little time and preparation in the writing stage can make a huge difference in the impact of your delivery and can help you and your friends and family in their time of need.

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