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Great Tips For Tributes For A Memorial

Funerals are not just meant for the dead but for the living as well. They provide an opportunity for the living to memorialize their loved one as well as to accept the fact that he is forever gone from their midst. Giving an opportunity for close family and friends to pay funeral tributes is a good way of honoring their loved one.

Even if you know the deceased well, you must take time to prepare what you are going to say. This is because this may be a hard ordeal or an emotional time for you, so you have to pull yourself together. Writing down your speech may help you remember what you are going to say.

Think through your memories of the person. Highlight any memories that you can comfortably share with other people. Preferably, it should be something that other people in the service can be able to identify with. Talking to other people who were close to the deceased will give you great points to talk about.

Show how the deceased affected your life. Talk about any life lessons or any of their character traits that inspired you to be a better person. Be yourself and try not to imitate anyone when giving your speech. It will help you connect with the audience.

Try as much as possible to control your emotions. It is okay to show your emotions, as long as you can regain your composure and continue with your speech. Try and offer comfort to the family members of the deceased, even as you talk about their loved one.

Know the time limitations that you have. Find out how many minutes you have to talk. This is because there are usually many other people who also want to give funeral tributes too. Your speech should be short enough to effectively pass across the message you want.


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