One reason for the elaborate ceremonies around death is to help with that loss. A funeral speech is possibly the most important speech that you have ever written.
It requires that you sit down and think about the person who has passed on, and decide on the traits and stories that you want to share about their life. In some cases, the deceased has already made their own funeral arrangements years prior to their death and perhaps they had details that they felt were important to include in their funeral. You need to take this time to share your loss, to laugh and talk and share your thoughts and feelings with each other.
Many times we just don't know how to realize that they are home, home with God. Focus your writings on what the deceased did during their lifetimes, and not on the sadness of their death. Support in whatever form will be greatly appreciated by the bereaved and will weigh favorably on their acceptance of their situation.
And it doesn't end after death. If you are gifted with the blessing and talent of writing poetry for the dead, share it.
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