Delivering the Eulogy is Essential, so here are Some Great Ideas to Get you Started

August 15, 2022

Funeral homes in Jenks, OK , are a primary source of exceptional care during times of loss. And because every aspect of the services is essential, creating a thoughtful eulogy can help contribute to the experience. If you've never had to give or write one before, it may feel confusing where to get started, so we have gathered some helpful tips and considerations to get you started.

 

What Goes into the Eulogy?

 

The primary focus of the eulogy is to highlight the loved one's life and what they offer to the world around them. It is intended to celebrate the individual and showcase their legacy in a way that feels authentic and honorable. A few things that are traditionally added to the eulogy include:

 

  • Highlights about who the person was
  • date of birth, date of passing, and where they grew up
  • Things that they achieved or accomplished in education or work
  • If they had any unique relationships with friends or family
  • Listing hobbies or passions that they pursued

 

Another consideration in your writing the document is to be mindful of the attendees and keep the content appropriate. If the individual was someone who had a good sense of humor, you might also include that in the document if it feels right.

 

Rewrite and Edit

 

It's easy to make mistakes and taking the time to rewrite the speech is recommended because you may find that you have more information that you want to add to the document. You can also ask a friend or family member if they have any input, they would like to include in it to help create a more meaningful speech.

 

Practice the Speech

 

Another excellent recommendation is to practice the speech. This will help better prepare you to understand the proper tone you need, the pace of how you're giving the speech, and the volume of your voice, so you know the audience will be able to understand effectively.

 

Use Note Cards

 

When you give a eulogy, some people find it easy to get sidetracked due to emotions, or there may be an essential part of the speech that needs to be highlighted. It's not unusual for even the most famous speakers to use notecards sometimes, so consider them a helpful tool.

 

Allow Whatever Arises 

 

The last thing to remember when you are giving a speech is that strong emotions are not uncommon to arise due to the event. Recognizing that everyone in attendance is also suffering the loss can be helpful and acknowledging that they are not there to judge you but to offer support, so give yourself as much time as needed to finish it.

 

Trusted Support and Professional Results

 

As you can see, the eulogy can be an effective tool got highlighting an individual's life and creating a deep sense of connection for everyone involved. Understanding all your options is a priority, and if you're looking for help planning an event at one of the funeral homes in Jenks, OK, we would love to assist you. We are a family-owned and operated company, so contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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