Speaking at a friend’s Funeral or Memorial Services can be an emotional and challenging event, however, it can also be very rewarding and is an honor to be asked.
You can start by thinking about how special that person was in your life – what he or she meant to you and why. What memories did you share? What was unique and wonderful about that person? What will you miss the most?
There are some great websites out there to help you write a eulogy. Sometimes talking with someone else will help you collect your thoughts. And don’t worry about length – it’s better to have a speech that is brief and heartfelt than drawn-out and excessive. Show your genuine affection for the person you knew and honor and respect for the life they lived. Whatever you decide to say – let it be from the heart.
We have lost a collegue through a car accident and I was asked to represent the organisation at the funeral service