Gold Coast, Brisbane
Tweed & Byron Bay

MY PLEDGE TO YOU
In this time of bereavement, let me quietly talk with you to craft a service that will honour the loved one you've lost and to help you through the service. Together we will make it all you want it to be.

This is information for creating a funeral service. It is guidelines only. Like all ceremonies and services, you should select what you need to hear and choose from your heart.

One of the main parts of a funeral service is the Eulogy where you give a sense of the person's life and contributions - who they were.

Giving a Eulogy can be uncomfortable if you fear public speaking. Add to that the grief of the moment, and you realise that giving a eulogy can be very difficult for some people. So we offer the following tips for keeping your composure while accomplishing an emotional task.

• The funeral is for those grieving .
  
• Use the deceased's name .
  
• Speak about the unique qualities of that person; you may include family history, important career or personal highlights, etc.
  
• Keep your eulogy brief enough to say what you need to say and to ease the pain of those present; no need to talk for any great length of time .
  
• You can use different forms of technology (computer, music, video, etc.)
  
• It's okay to use humour (but keep it appropriate!) - people enjoy hearing about the anecdotes that are part of our lives.
  
• Be sincere .
  
• Consult with family and clergy to determine their desires and any possible restrictions in the service itself.
  
• If you become upset when giving a eulogy, take a moment to compose yourself; everyone will understand .
  
• If you feel you are simply not up to speaking, it's okay to ask the celebrant or another person to read it for you .