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Write it down. This is not a toast at a Make them laugh, but be respectful. A
wedding where you can make off the funeral is not a roast, however there is
cuff remarks, and you should not adlib room for humor in your eulogy. Fond-
a eulogy. Writing it all down allows you ly remember a story about the person
to include and remember every detail that everyone can relate too. Keep it
you wanted in your eulogy. When you appropriate, there will be children and
bring a copy of your eulogy to the po- the elderly there that may not share
dium make sure it is easy to read, print the same sense of humor. Laughter is
it out in a large font, or if it is hand-writ- truly the best medicine, and some well
ten leave a few spaces between the placed humor will help people cope,
lines. Keep in mind your time con- and will bring back fond memories of
straints, it’s best to keep things on the the deceased.
short side, especially if there are other
speakers. Don’t be afraid to show emotion. Fu-
nerals are an extremely emotional
Review and Revise. Your first draft will event, nobody expects you not to shed
not be the last. When you think you a few tears. However, if you feel that
are done, sleep on it and look it over you will be too strongly overcome by
in the morning when it is fresh again, your emotions, have a back-up plan
that will be the time to make any nec- in place where someone you trust can
essary revisions. deliver the eulogy for you. Give them
a copy well in advance if you feel this
Practice, Practice, Practice. Read could be an issue.
over your eulogy several times in or-
der to become familiar with it. Practice Have a glass of water as well as
in front of a mirror, read it over to some tissues handy.
friends or family and have them give
you feedback. Become familiar with
your speech so you can recite it with-
out making it look like you’re reading
from a script. The more you practice
the more comfortable you will be.

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