A lot of people choose to read passages from the Bible rather than a poem because they think that this is more appropriate. While your loved one was alive you never needed to dig down deep to explain to people just what they were like.
My feelings are that you should go with what feels right for you and what your departed loved one may have wanted. 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. You may feel that you are too sad or that you don't have the skills to write and deliver an appropriately moving tribute at a funeral or memorial service.
Try to avoid talking about the details of the death, and focus instead on the life of the deceased. While it's probably not wise to crack jokes, a little humor will help to lift the spirits of those attending the services. Focus your writings on what the deceased did during their lifetimes, and not on the sadness of their death.
As hard as it may seem right now, it gets better. Keep in mind, when writing a eulogy, this type of speech should last anywhere from four to ten minutes.
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