Tuesday, August 19, 2008

funeral directors

Presenting a eulogy for a loved one could be the saddest thing and the most difficult public speaking endeavor you could ever experience. Having the obituary already written and on file with your funeral provider, is not as difficult to do as you may think.

You are grieving and emotionally drained that you may have a difficult time preparing for this last homage. Perhaps you're not accustomed to public speaking, and the mere thought of speaking in front of a crowd makes you nervous. It will detail whether the deceased was married, had children and who survives them.

It is important to sit down, take a deep breath and write down a few points you can make. The tapestry of their human life is finished and hanging in the living room of God's house. Noteworthy personal habits and a little humor are usually mixed in with mention of special accomplishments and attractive personality characteristics.

Writing a eulogy should not be taken lightly. Practice delivering your eulogy in front of a mirror or a friend in order that you can see if improvements or additional editing have to be made.

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