For the last 100 years, Adzima Funeral Home has helped Stratford, Connecticut, residents with funeral services and funeral planning for loved ones. As a family-run business focused on providing respectful, compassionate service, they are always on-call and available to help clients through trying times. 

Many of their clients often ask for advice on writing heartfelt eulogies for those that have passed. Here are five eulogy tips from the kind and attentive staff at Adzima Funeral Home:

• Keep It Simple: Traditionally, a eulogy is a speech about a loved one who has passed away. The speech is given at the memorial service or funeral. This speech does not need to be long or complicated—the goal is to deliver a simple and heartfelt speech in celebration of the person that has died. Try to keep your eulogy to 15 minutes or less.

• Don’t Stress: The people attending a memorial service or funeral are all close to the deceased and are happy to hear any remembrances or anecdotes. Don’t stress out about writing something overly elegant or professional. Instead, consider a eulogy a conversation between loved ones.
• There Is No Right Or Wrong Way: There are no hard and fast rules to writing a eulogy. It should come from the heart and be a warm celebration of the person who has passed. It’s okay to be emotional, and it’s also okay to share funny stories that demonstrate the person’s greatest characteristics. It’s also nice to give highlights of the person’s life, achievements, and favorite memories. 
• Write It Down: A memorial service for a loved one can be emotional and stressful. Write your eulogy down in advance, and keep a copy of it with you in case you need to look over your words.

• It Is The Thought That Counts: Public speaking is a challenge for many people. Remember, the crowd in attendance is not expecting a perfect speech. They support you, and nobody will mind if you fumble over your words a little.

If you live in the Stratford, Connecticut, area and you need assistance with funeral planning or writing a eulogy, call Adzima Funeral Home today at (203) 375-2200. You can also visit their website for more information on their services, which include respectful funeral services and obituaries.