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Coming up with the right words to say when coping with a loved one’s passing is a sobering challenge. While being asked to deliver the eulogy at their funeral can add pressure to the task, memorializing them with a touching and heartfelt tribute provides closure and comfort for grieving friends and family members. When drafting your final words of remembrance, keep the following tips in mind.

Do:

Make it personal.

Speak from the heart instead of using your time to list facts and character traits about your loved one. Share stories and memories that best illustrate their personality or passions. If there are too many accounts to choose from, focus on highlighting one or two qualities that reflect how much of a positive impact they had on you.

Include others in the process.

funeralYou must do your due diligence while writing a eulogy. Consult with other friends and family members to get additional insight into your loved one so you can develop your speech's theme and tone. They could also help you polish the eulogy for clarity and flow before the service.

Don’t:

Hold a grudge.

It might be hard to remain positive if you weren't on good terms with your loved one when they passed, or if you're still in the grieving process. Instead of being negative, allude to troubles gently while remaining respectful of their memory. If you're having difficulty, collaborate with another mourner to write and deliver the remembrance together.

Memorize it.

While you should practice the eulogy a few times before the funeral, don't feel pressured to recite your remarks from memory. Instead, having your thoughts well organized on paper helps you avoid forgetting them. Also, have a written copy on hand in case you'd like to give it to the grieving family after the service.

 

If you’re planning a funeral, work with the professionals at Porto Funeral Homes in New Haven County, CT. Their team works closely with friends and family members to celebrate the memory of the recently deceased by crafting individualized tributes for public and private memorial services. View their available services online, or call (203) 467-3000 to reach their team in East Haven or (203) 934-5000 for West Haven.

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