Regardless if the eulogy is about a loved one, a co-worker, a friend, while you are grieving the last thing you desire to do is stand up in front of a group of people you may or may not know and bare your soul, emotions and your grief. In some cases, the surviving family members will address all the funeral details when they make the arrangements.
The eulogy should convey your feelings and your experiences and should be written in an informal, conversational tone. Even if you do not suffer from public speaking nerves, it would be a good idea to practice giving your eulogy in front of a family member or a friend. And if you feel that the grief may overtake you, ask a friend or a family member to stand in and read your eulogy.
It's always a good idea to take care of such details as reserving a burial plot and even a monument prior to death. You will honor their life and their memory. If you start to break down, take a moment, compose yourself and continue with the speech.
Remember to prepare and organize your thoughts. I know some of what you are feeling right now which is why I wrote these articles.
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