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How to write a funeral speech eulogy? |
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Margaret M
Newbie Joined: 11 May 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Topic: How to write a funeral speech eulogy? Posted: 11 May 2011 at 01:21 |
I must prepare to give a speech at family members funeral this coming weekend. I have tried writing many different verses, and words but none of them express what I want to say. The problem is I don't really know what I want to say either. I saw that you gave advice to a wedding speech as well as a christening baptism speech and was wondering if you were able to provide me with any professional thoughts, directions, or guidelines. Margaret M |
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Martin Daniels
Moderator Group Joined: 06 May 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 02:26 |
Dear Margaret, firstly, may i take this opportunity to offer our deepest sympathies on the passing of your relative. I think speaking from experience Margaret, the first thing to do is to distance your and take a break. Before you start to write your speech think only a little about what you want to say. I found personally, following the death of my father, that I needed to just go for a walk to mull over what I wanted to say. There are the obvious themes explored in funeral and eulogy speeches Margaret, perhaps best categorized as : Life history Rememberance tribute Shared memories Legacy It's often described as the greatest example of legacy, and can be read on the tomb of Sir Christomer Wren tomb in St Paul’s Cathedral. Where the stuation reads, “if you require a monument, look around you”. Poem If you wish Margaret I can forward to you several examples that may be fitting. Reading I know that it is extremely difficult and emotionally draining time Margaret, in thought of the oncoming funeral, but if I may suggest try to just simply write down some of your thoughts perhaps to the points above and leave it there for today. Don't try to be too structured. Too precise. Or too definite. express your feelings to the points. Our subconscious is a powerful thing Margaret and allows us to think through thoughts often without really realizing it. You'll find that tomorrow your thoughts and wishes of what you would like to say are much clearer and the basis of your eulogy will be forming. |
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Margaret M
Newbie Joined: 11 May 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 04:09 |
Thank you Martin, for your understanding. I would be grateful for any verse, poem, or literature that you would recommend as relevant. I'm most grateful for your help. Margaret |
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Martin Daniels
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Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 04:14 |
You are most welcome Margaret. I hope the following blessings may be of help and comfort to you at this time. This is an old Indian Prayer Margaret, but the meaning, words, and sentiment most valid as wishes to the deceased: Should your blanket be torn, May the sky and the land Irving Berlin also wrote, "The song is ended, but the melody lingers on..." And Emily Dickinson who wrote; Because I could not stop for Death, We slowly drove, he knew no haste, We passed the school where children played, We paused before a house that seemed Since then 't is centuries; but each |
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admin
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Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 04:15 |
Dear Margaret, I found these words of great comfort when losing my mother. A poem called "Turn Again To Life" If I should die and leave you here awhile, |
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Jonathan Stock
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Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 04:17 |
A poem entitled, "I am Free" Margaret. One that I personally find is both comforting for the loss of a friend or loved one and one that is perhaps best read as a eulogy. Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I could not stay another day If my parting has left a void Be not burdened with times of sorrow Perhaps my time seemed all too brief |
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