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If your loved one recently passed away, you may be heartbroken, and the last item on your mind is the eulogy. However, to honor the life you shared with this person, you should deliver the best speech you can for them at the memorial service. Relax and consider these tips when you're developing your address.

3 Tips For Delivering A Eulogy

1. Decide on the Type

Generally, there are two types of eulogy: Life history and shared memories. Life history is to highlight the life achievements of the recently deceased. This type of tribute is fact-based and straightforward. You can use the obituary as a guide when drafting your eulogy. Shared memories require you to be more personal. You should hone in on specific details that you and the audience shared with the deceased at the memorial service. These stories often highlight an attribute or value of the departed.

Additionally, you can have a combination of both life history and shared memories. When you are in front of the memorial service, your focus is to remind and relate with the audience of the achievements, memories, and legacy of the recently passed. 

2. Write & Practice

A funeral is not a wedding toast, so memorial serviceyou should not wing it. During the memorial service, your emotions will be high, and the chance of you getting choked up and forgetting everything is likely. To prevent embarrassment, write out your eulogy and practice it daily. Standing in front of the mirror, reading it out loud, and practicing in front of others will help you build the confidence you need before taking the stage. 

3. Show Emotion

There is a time and a place to laugh or cry. At a funeral, it is the bitterness of letting go of a loved one and the sweetness of remembering the joyful moments you shared with this person. Don't be afraid to allow others to relate to your emotions. You can also inject humor into your eulogy, but do not detract from the significance of the event.

 

It is a difficult time when your loved one passes away, and it can be a burden to find a funeral home for the recently gone. Providing exceptional care since 1987, Stine-Kilburn Funeral Home of Lebanon in Lebanon, OH, is committed to providing support and memorial services for you and your family. They're available 24-hours a day for your convenience. Visit their website to learn more about their services or call (513) 932-1239 to speak with a representative today.

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