A funeral doesn t have to be family and friends sitting in front of a dead body saying the rosary. The purpose of the eulogy is to pay tribute to the deceased as a distinct individual, with unique talents and gifts, who will live on in the memories of the people who loved him.
One detail that often escapes even the most thorough planner is to write an obituary. Only time heals such grief but in the mean while if there are words of comfort sometimes they help the grieving people by giving them a different perspective of the unfortunate event. Clergy and church friends will no doubt have some experience with organizing funerals and will be able to recommend funeral homes and other services to you.
Take your time, take several deep breaths before you start reading. This is a great way for those that are able to express their feelings on paper to do so and share those words to help heal the grief experienced by other family members as well. Death brings out the vulnerability of every person hence the simplest touch could be a source of strength for the grieving people.
Ultimately, the most important thing is to reflect the unique personality of the deceased. As hard as it may seem right now, it gets better.
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