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If you are unsure about how to deliver a eulogy, I suggest you leave the eulogies to others. It is not a time to stammer and forget what you wanted to say. You can use notes, but if you have an aversion to speaking to groups, a funeral is not the place to practice.
Opposite of that, if you wish to say a few words about your departed loved one or close friend, others would forgive you if you stumble. Perhaps you might write a tribute to the departed. It may not be something to deliver as a speech at a funeral service, but could be published in that person’s honor.
In learning how to write a eulogy, mention only the positive aspects of this person as you remember him or her. Certain instances may appear where you will speak of a negative aspect of this person, perhaps, to emphasize the good they brought out of a bad situation. This is perhaps the only time you’ll mention something negative.
Use these instances to show that the person taught you a lot. But do not dwell on each occurrence that taught you something. Instead, mention one instance, and then say that those were the types of lessons the deceased imparted.
Keep your eulogy short. Remember that others may wish to deliver their speeches. Those in mourning do not particularly want to hear a long speech about things they already know. If you were not a part of the public life of the departed, stick to what you know about the person and how they positively affected your life. Leave those in mourning with positive, loving feelings about the departed.
When learning how to write a eulogy or a tribute, it’s wise to do a little digging first. Make sure you have all the facts accurate about which you speak.
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