Funeral poems do not need to be sad or tearful, as long as they reflect the character of the person you have lost. An obituary can be a very personal look at a life.
Some of the best funeral poems only need to be read once for you to see your loved one in them, don't try to read too much into any one poem, you may just be forcing the verse into how others saw the deceased, the funeral poems should feel natural. On the day of the funeral my uncle came and stood by my side as I read the funeral poem and I was so glad that he did, I thought that my heart was going to jump out of my chest, it was pounding that hard. Throughout your eulogy, you can take a moment to compose yourself, then carry on.
It is difficult to say goodbye, to let go of a loved one, however you have an unlimited source of strength inside you to call upon. A feature of successful eulogies is that they will include comment on the positive impact the person had on other people along the way, especially on the speaker and others present at the funeral. 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.
Don't worry if it runs just a bit longer, take a deep breath and try to relax. It should be written and delivered from the heart.
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