From writing the eulogy to the day of delivery, there are several things that should be taken into consideration so that everything will fall into place. 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.
Also while it would be possible to go on for hours how this particular person touched your life, it is advisable to keep it relatively short so that the message you are trying to convey is clear, precise and sticks in the mind of listeners. The majority of those who are asked to write a eulogy have a great deal of knowledge about the people they will be honoring. Just having someone else on the stand by will put your mind at ease.
If you re afraid you might break down while in the middle of the eulogy and find yourself unable to recover, ask someone ahead of time to be ready to take over at a signal from you. You will honor their life and their memory. While it's probably not wise to crack jokes, a little humor will help to lift the spirits of those attending the services.
While overwhelming, it does not need to be confusing. 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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