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making it look as though you’re reading from a a a a a a a script The more more you you you practice the the more more comfortable you you will be be Make them laugh but be be respectful A funeral is is not a a a a roast however there is is room for humor in your eulogy Fondly remember a a a a a a a story about the the person that everyone can relate to to Keep it appropriate there there will be children and the the the the elderly there there who may not share the the the the same sense of humor Laughter is truly the the best medicine and some well-placed humor will will help people cope and will will bring back fond memories of the deceased Don’t be afraid to show emotion emotion Funerals are an extremely emotional event nobody expects you you you not to shed a a a few tears However if you you you you feel that you you you you will be too strongly overcome by your emotions have a a a a a a back-up plan in place where someone you you trust can deliver the the eulogy for you you you Give them a a a a a copy well in advance if you you feel this could be an an issue Have a a a a a a a glass of water as as as well as as as tissues handy Obituaries and Death Notices
Occasionally a a a a a a a newspaper will consider the the passing of a a a a a a a a a loved one as as as newsworthy In In this situation the the the newspaper will print an an an obituary obituary at at no cost to the the family In In most cases an an an obituary obituary is a a a a a a a a a a a means by which the the the family uses the the the newspaper to inform relatives and and friends of the the the the passing The family is is charged for the the the the the obituary and and the the the the the timing of the the the the the print is is usually the the the the the day before the the the the the the planned services begin It will contain the the the the name of of the the the the deceased age where they are from date date of of passing relations services service service date date time and and location final disposition and and if charitable donations are requested Remember most newspapers charge charge for an an obituary and they are charged by the the line The funeral director will assist you in in in in in creating the correct format and editing in in in in in in order to minimize charges Writing an an obituary is a a a a a a difficult and emotional task First you will need to gather information from family and friends of the the the deceased about their childhood Page - - VANDER PLAAT-CAGGIANO FUNERAL HOME VANDER PLAAT-CAGGIANO FUNERAL HOME - - Page 21