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. If you're looking for a poem to read at a funeral there are certain things you should be aware of first.
A eulogy that presents itself well is one that displays the humorous and loving nature of the deceased. The best eulogy would be a combination of both mentioned above, done in good taste and with a positive outlook. Many people call funeral poems death poems, I for one really hate this expression, as I said earlier everything about the funeral should reflect the person's life.
Having very definite ideas on what they want, they leave detailed instructions on how they wish to be honored. Memories are bound to come up during your conversation with the aggrieved, and no matter how repetitive it might become, just try to be patient in listening. If the deceased was a practical joker or light-hearted individual, maybe a poem that incorporates a bit of humor would remind their family of what a happy spirit that individual was.
To be asked to deliver a memorial tribute is to be given the responsibility of assisting many. Your relationship with your deceased loved ones did not begin and stop overnight.
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