It is not necessary that a eulogy be a detailed summary of how the deceased person spent his life, but rather it can concentrate on particular positive situations or circumstances. Unfortunately, however, it is inevitable, which means, that at some point or another we will all be faced with the planning of a loved one s funeral.
In trying times it can be a struggle to keep your composure, however making notes will help you focus. In many cultures and religious traditions, part of these rituals is the delivery of a eulogy, a short memorial message celebrating the person's accomplishments and important moments. If your family is part of a religious community and the deceased would have wanted a religious service then you can look to your minister, rabbi, or priest to help guide you through making arrangements.
Funeral planning, while something that nobody really wants to do, can be made easier and less stressful if you take steps to do so. If you have any doubt about a particular story you'd like to share, get the honest opinion of someone else who is close to the family. A poem for the deceased that prompts that thought is invaluable after a loved one has died.
Think about your life and what would you like most remembered. Death is hard to accept but can be made easier by the love extended by people who truly care.
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