If you are planning a funeral service for a loved one, you may be planning to deliver a eulogy at funeral homes in Reading, PA. The eulogy is something read that shares stories and memories of the deceased friend or family member. You want your eulogy to be respectful and special. Here are some tips for preparing an impressive eulogy that will honor your loved one in a personal way.
Collect Memories
Take some time to think about your special memories with the deceased. You can look through photo books, read notes or cards you exchanged, or just take some time to reflect on your time together. Doing this will allow you to get a better understanding of how you wish to present your relationship and interactions with the guests at the funeral during the eulogy.
Set the Tone
Decide what type of message you want to convey in the eulogy. Do you want to focus on mourning the loss or would you rather it focus on celebrating the deceased’s life? Do you want it to be serious or would you rather lighten the mood and add some humor to make everyone laugh? You decide which direction to go with the eulogy and then organize your information to get your message across.
Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorm your ideas on paper. Right down each thought or idea that you wish to include in the eulogy and then sort them based on the topic or memory. You can then go back and decide which ones are the most important and which ones you don’t want to include. You can also go back and add details and information to each idea you plan to use and gradually grow your eulogy and turn it into a well-written piece.
Practice Reading It
Before you go to the funeral service to deliver your eulogy to a crowd, you should practice it at home or in front of a couple of friends or family members. Not only will this give you a chance to get your nerves out and practice the delivery, but it will also allow you to get some feedback from those who hear it. They may have suggestions of things to add or even things they think would be better off left out. You can then edit and reword your eulogy as needed before you give it at the funeral.
If you are preparing a eulogy for a funeral but need help planning other aspects of the service at funeral homes in Reading, PA, be sure to contact the Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home. We are here to help with you every aspect of funeral planning. You can call us at (610) 374-0962 or stop by our office located at 444 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601. We understand how important it is to share memories and special moments during a funeral and we will help with your eulogy and other details in any way possible to make the funeral service perfect.