Friday, July 11, 2008

funeral sermons

You miss your loved one who is no longer with you. Close family members and friends are also asked to speak on the subject, but may not know what to say.

Some of the best funeral poems only need to be read once for you to see your loved one in them, don't try to read too much into any one poem, you may just be forcing the verse into how others saw the deceased, the funeral poems should feel natural. Some people opt for giving a serious speech about accomplishments achieved by the deceased in their lifetime, while others can decide to take on a more humorous tone remembering the fun times, the good memories and the laughter shared. Think of it as writing a speech.

Once you've gathered your information, decide how you will organize it. The service belongs to the family and is conducted as they wish. Composing the obituary has to be carefully done as it needs to appear few days prior to the memorial service.

Remember to prepare and organize your thoughts. Even though death is a sad event, eulogies should always be written in an uplifting and inspiring manner.

No comments: