A funeral may often be just as elaborately planned as a wedding. As much as you love someone, recalling the details of their life at the time of their death is an overwhelming responsibility.
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. Going through some of the funeral poems with friends and family members really helps, some of the poems may make you laugh because they are such the complete opposite of the person you've just lost that you have a good laugh about it. It will take a little time to make it perfect, so do not get frustrated if you are unable to write eulogy in one sitting.
Remember to be sincere, as it will be felt by the congregation. If you start to break down, take a moment, compose yourself and continue with the speech. A gentle, sincere hug or a shoulder to cry on is what a bereaved person needs to feel to know that he is not alone in his grief.
To help you get started review the sample obituaries in our newsletter to help you. Above all, remember to breathe.
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