Knowing how to put together a public tribute for a funeral is a tough thing. Our society is one that has long incorporated ceremony into important events.
Perhaps you're not accustomed to public speaking, and the mere thought of speaking in front of a crowd makes you nervous. Just sit down and write from your heart. Funeral poems are used to help overcome shock right away.
The most common format for a eulogy is to follow through the major life events of the person chronologically, and to highlight distinctive personal incidents and memories. In the spirit of putting in a good word for the deceased, a eulogy will rarely dwell on any less attractive side of a person's life - a funeral is a time for positive thoughts, forgiveness and perhaps a little regret at lost opportunities; but traditionally it is not a time for accusations and controversy when the person is not in a position to come to his or her own defense. If you are asked to speak at a memorial or funeral service and are having a difficult time writing down how this loss has made you or the family feel, consider including a poem in your tribute.
While overwhelming, it does not need to be confusing. Speak from the heart so that your sincerity will be reflected in your eulogy.
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