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What do Preachers say at Funerals?
A preacher may speak about the personality of
the deceased and what they meant to the people
who loved him. Often, the preacher will also be
asked to read meaningful passages from a
religious text or a favorite book. Preachers may
open the funeral service by welcoming and
thanking those who came to pay their respects.
What is it called when a pastor speaks at funeral?
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What does the Bible say about
mourning for the dead?
Matt 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they
shall be comforted."
Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is near to the
brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth: but
God is the strength of my heart, and my portion
forever."
Psalm 49:15
God will redeem my soul from the power of the
grave: for he shall receive me.
Psalm 31:5. Into thine hand I commit my spirit:
thou hast redeemed ...
The Bible does not say cremation is approved or
not. But it does give instances where the prophets
in the Old Testament were buried in whole.
(Genesis 23:9, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, Mark 6:29).
"A person has the right to control their disposition
of his or her own remains without the predeath or
postdeath consent of another person. Since the
beginning of mankind, we have taken our first
breath at birth, and returned that first breath at our
death. There is nothing we can do to change this
process All we can do is to be informed to prepare
ourselves not to be a burden to our family and
friends when it is out time.
When you pass, where whenever you may be,
perhaps you pass away in your kitchen, or you
pass after your rushed to a hospital in an
ambulance you often hear. The hospital is not
bale to revive you, your doctor commonly uses the
term "your body tired out", your heart stopped.
You're then turned over to the County Medical
Examiner in the County where you passed. That
Medical Examiner examines you making certain
there was no foul play in your death, that Medical
Examiner then issues your Death Certificate. If
foul play is suspected, you're then placed in
"refrigeration" for further police investigation.
If no foul play is detected, and/or foul play Police
investigation is completed, that Police Medical
Examiner would sign off your death certificate,
then you are returned to the County Medical
Examiner custody. Then normally a family
member(s) would transfer you to there requested
Funeral Home of choice. From that point the
Funeral Home should assist the deceased family
preparing for burial services.
Funeral Rites today, every deceased must
pay minimum of at least cremated remains funeral
costs which is a minimum $2500. Make a
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responsibility on others.
36% Americans did not make their
AfterLife burial preparations.
If this is you failing to prepare your burial
instructions, you are offered up as "indigent burial
for cremation" to all funeral homes in your area,
per turn and need, the next funeral home will
cremate you as a potters service, (if it is found
you have resources to pay, the Funeral Home
Cremations performed will be listed as a creditor
to be paid, which is normally about $2,500.
Funeral Homes provide interest free payment
plans, you may enter when your still alive and
breathing, i.e. $21. paid monthly for 10 years, with
insurance if you pass in the 5th year of your
contract, then your contract is paid off early at
your premature passing. 37% US citizens fail to
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Sometimes a family member authorizes a
cremation
The funeral home performs the cremation, but the
family member authorizing, simply disappears,
leaving you abandoned. In this case, in Spokane
WA, your urn is delivered to Holy Cross
Cemetery. When about 20 indigent deceased urns
are c9llected, (a group of about 20), a Catholic
Bishop performs burial rites. Your ashes placed in
your urn are then stored in an above ground crypt
with the rest of unclaimed indigent deceased,
wishing or waiting to be hopefully claimed..
Cremation is chosen because it's the least
expensive than a whole body casket burial.
Cremation is not a Christian biblical tradition,
Jesus and/or all the many Apostles and Saints
were never cremated.
Catholic Church conducted the first "Christian
Cremation". In 1384 Catholic biblical scholar John
Wycliffe, conducted a Catholic school in
Yorkshire, England, teaching Catholic Latin Bible
to English speaking children.
For his students in England, Wycliffe translated
the Catholic Latin Bible into the first English Bible,
called today the "wycliffe Bible." John Wycliffe
passed away natural causes, and his first English
Bible remained beiing used in England, untill
Willian Tyndale was burned at the stake for selling
his English Bible translation copying Wycliffe.
110 years later, in 1494 William Tyndale copied
Wycliffe's first English Bible, he marketed it to all
England, it was selling like hot cakes.. The
Catholic Church arrested Tyndale, and sentenced
Tyndale to burn at the stake. Immediately after
that, the Catholic Church exhumed and cremated
Wycliffe's body from his grave, throwing Wycliffe's
cremated ashes into the river Swift, google it!
Why Wycliffe's exhumed cremation, is at this
time in history, the Catholic Church did not allow
cremation, because if you have no whole body
then you cannot be resurrected.
Explaining Wycliffe was cremated to ashes so he
could not be resurrected to Heaven, as
punishment for translating the first English Bible,
that enabled Tyndale to copy.
1611 King James wasn't born yet, as he too
copied the Catholic Wycliffe English Bible
translation. The copycat proof is, Wycliffe
translated the name Jacob as James, Tyndale
copied this same error, and King James Version
copied same error too. 350 AD, Vatican's Codex
Vanticanus ancient Bile reads Jacob, not James.
Amazing cremation?
It's your choice whichever where ever whatever, it's
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not know you, the it will anyone's else's procedure
to choose how to dispose of you. Some believing
in want to be humble will say, they don't care
what happens after they die, just burn you and
flush you down the toilet. The only conflict with
this :I don't care" theory, is that if makes your
family pay when they didn't plan your burial,
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to donate to you because "we are all children of
God".
With the increase in cremation, interment now
means "final resting place." In other words, it's the
place where a person is laid to rest permanently,
whether they are buried or cremated.
If you lost a loved one, you will probably spend a
lot of time learning how to plan a funeral. Here is a
list of prayers and benedictions from a variety of
faith communities that could end your service.
You and your family will be making many
decisions within the next few days. And if your
loved one didn't make funeral arrangements before
they passed this can be a trying time. The
following are thoughts and explanation to inform
you to the common terms and traditions used in
the afterlife industry.
Readings and prayers in your service can be
difficult to decide. There are many funeral
scriptures, poems, and song lyrics to choose
from. You may also be searching for closing
prayers or benedictions for the end of your loved
one's funeral service.
Tip: Choosing readings and prayers for a funeral is
just a small part of the post-death process.
How to Choose Speakers for a
Funeral
Another important choice is the person or people
who will write and deliver a speech - a eulogy -
about the life of the person who has died. The
speech is ideally given by someone who knew the
person well enough to gather and share memories
and highlights of his/her life.
What is the person who speaks at a funeral
called?
Guest Speaker or Eulogist
Who Traditionally Does the Eulogy at
a Funeral or Memorial Service?
In many communities, the deceased's priest,
pastor, rabbi, or minister writes and gives the
eulogy at the funeral. If the religious leader knew
the deceased personally, he or she would
probably add personal stories, especially those
that tell the story of the person's faith.
Does a pastor speak at a funeral?
What does a pastor say at a graveside?
"O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered:
Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant and
grant him an entrance into the land of light and
joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus
Christ thy son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen."
Is an Eulogy required at a funeral?
While a eulogy is not mandatory, it can be the
most important part of the service. Many
attendees may not know the deceased well, or
may have only known the deceased for a portion
of his or her life. A eulogy is an opportunity to
share your love for the deceased and shed light on
what he/she was like as a person.
Funeral Etiquette:
Who Needs to Be Paid?
How much do you pay a soloist for a funeral?
If they play the music for a funeral, it is good
etiquette to offer them a tip for their additional
services since they make an extra time
commitment to be present. In most cases, $50 to
$75 for each musician is customary.
Do you tip funeral directors?
The short answer is: No, you do not tip the funeral
director. Their fees are included in the overall
funeral costs. After all, they receive a salary from
the funeral home and don't rely on tips. If your
funeral director did a good job, you can send a
thank you note or rate them favorably online.
Take a few minutes to introduce yourself offer
condolences. And explain how the service will
proceed
How do you talk to a funeral without crying?
Tips for Getting Through a Funeral Speech,
1. Look at your speech like an opportunity. ...
2. Preparation is key. ...
3. Listen to your heart. ...
4. Don't worry about getting emotional. ...
5. Have a glass of water and some tissues handy.
...
6. Memorize parts of the speech. ...
7. Think about eye contact. ...
8. Don't rush through it.
Who traditionally does the eEulogy?
Eulogies are usually delivered by a family member
or a close family friend in the case of a deceased
person. For a living eulogy given in such cases as
a retirement, a senior colleague could perhaps
deliver it.
Is an Eulogy required at a funeral?
While a eulogy is not mandatory, it can be the
most important part of the service. Many
attendees may not know the deceased well, or
may have only known the deceased for a portion
of his or her life. A eulogy is an opportunity to
share your love for the deceased and shed light on
what he/she was like as a person.
Who should do Eulogy at funeral?
Family members, friends, clergy, and/or funeral
conductors often give eulogies. At very religious
funerals it is common for only clergy to deliver
eulogies. However, even at many religious funerals
it is common for others to deliver eulogies as well.
How to Write an Eulogy
What do you say at the end of a eulogy?
How do you say a few words at a funeral?
Words to Say at a Funeral
1. I am sorry about your loss.
2. I wish I had the right words to say, just know
that I care for you.
3. I'll always remember your loved one for?
4. If there's anything you need, I am here for you.
Please don't hesitate to call. I'll miss their kind
words and sweet smile.
How to write an Eulogy
for your loved one
" A brief overview of their life, including key
milestones.
" Your favorite memories with them, including a
specific anecdote or two.
" Details about their relationships with close
family and friends.
" Any significant accomplishments related to
career, interests, or hobbies.
What should you not say in a Eulogy?
Here are some things to avoid mentioning in your
eulogy speech.
" Focusing on cause of death.
" Faults/shortcomings.
" Old hurts.
" Grudges.
" Past arguments/disagreements.
" Family rifts.
" Bad memories.
" Unhealthy rivalries.
Things to Avoid in a Eulogy
What should you not say in a eulogy?
What do you say at the end of a eulogy?
How to End a Eulogy. The ending of your eulogy
should be simple. Addressing the person who has
died with a phrase such as, "We will miss you" or
"Rest well on your journey, my friend" can be a
good way to wrap up. You can also end with an
inspirational quote if that feels better to you.
What is the person who speaks at a funeral
called?
Guest Speaker or Eulogist
Another important speaker choice is the person or
people who will write and deliver a speech - a
eulogy - about the life of the person who has died.
The speech is ideally given by someone who
knew the person well enough to gather and share
memories and highlights of his/her life.
Can jeans be worn to a funeral?
The most common answer is that jeans aren't
considered appropriate funeral etiquette unless
requested by the family. However, dark,
unembellished jeans paired with a shirt, tie, and
blazer for men or a blouse and a blazer for women
can be appropriate for a casual service.
Ending a eulogy
for a mother or father
1. What a legacy, what a life. I invite each of you
to keep my dad/mom [name] alive in your hearts.
...
2. Mom/dad, you will be missed greatly. ...
3. This is not goodbye. ...
"Say not in grief 'he/she is no more' but in
thankfulness that he was." - Hebrew Proverb.
How do I write a tribute to my dead
mother?
Writing the Tribute Speech to Mom
1. Birthdate and birthplace.
2. Memories of what the deceased was like as a
child and at other points of her life.
3. Important dates such as a wedding date,
graduation date, etc.
4. Names of her children.
5. Occupation and/or hobbies.
6. Mention of her faith or spirituality.
7. Funny or warm memories.
A funeral celebrant, or funeral officiate is a
qualified person, usually from a non-clergy
background, who officiates funeral services.
Funeral celebrants typically help organize and
conduct funerals, supporting the bereaved family
every step of the way with the aim of celebrating
the life of the person who has died.
What prayer do you say at graveside?
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find
rest, bless this grave, and send your holy angel to
watch over it. Lord, comfort those who mourn and
sustain them with the hope of eternal life.
What to say before reading a scripture at a
funeral?
What to say before reading a scripture
at a funeral?
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all
comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so
that we may be able to comfort those who are in
any affliction, with the comfort with which we
ourselves are comforted by God.
What do you say at a funeral closing
prayer?
Here is the full text: "O God, by whose mercy the
faithful departed find rest, send your holy Angel to
watch over this grave. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen."
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12 Closing Prayers or Benedictions
for a Funeral Service
For many Christians, prayer is a more fluid
experience than the prayers above might make it
seem. Instead of reading prayers, many Christian
officiants will instead offer up prayers off the cuff.
That practice can make it difficult to find prayers
suitable for your service. And it could be why you
can't find many non-denominational Christian
funeral prayers.
1. "Sending Prayer" from a Lutheran Funeral
Liturgy
This is a common prayer an efficient might say at
the end of a Lutheran funeral.
It begins, "Let us commend ________ to the
mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, into your
hands. O merciful Savior, we commend your
servant ____________ . Acknowledge, we humbly
beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of
your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming."
The prayer continues and asks that the deceased
be granted everlasting peace.
2. "Salat al-Janazah" from Islam
This prayer is part of the funeral ritual for a
member of the Muslim faith. In this prayer, the
congregation asks that the sins of all deceased
Muslims be forgiven.
The prayer begins, "O God, forgive our living and
our dead, those who are present among us and
those who are absent, our young and our old, our
males and our females. O God, whoever You keep
alive, keep him alive in Islam, and whoever you
cause to die, cause him to die with faith. O God,
do not deprive us of the reward and do not cause
us to go atray after this."
The prayer continues and asks that the deceased
be given a "home better than his home, and a
family better than his family" in the afterlife.
3. "Kel Maleh Rachamim" from Judaism
This prayer is also referred to as a Prayer of
Mercy.
This Jewish funeral prayer reads (in part): "G--, full
of mercy, who dwells in the heights, provide a
sure rest upon the Divine Presence's wings.
Therefore, the Master of Mercy will protect him
forever, from behind the hiding of his wings, and
will tie his soul with the rope of life. The
Everlasting is his heritage, and he shall rest
peacefully upon his lying place, and let us say
Amen."
4. "Graveside Prayers" from the Catholic Church
This prayer starts by acknowledging Jesus' death
and resurrection. It then goes on to ask God to
help the deceased rest in peace.
Here is the full text: "Lord Jesus Christ, by your
own three days in the tomb, you hallowed the
graves of all who believe in you and so made the
grave a sign of hope that promises resurrection
even as it claims our mortal bodies.
Grant that our brother/sister, ______, may sleep
here in peace until you awaken him/her to glory,
for you are the resurrection and the life. Then
he/she will see you face to face and in your light
will see the light and know the splendor of God,
for you live and reign forever and ever. Amen."
5. "Burial II" from the Episcopal Church
This prayer is in The Book of Common Prayer.
"The God of peace, who brought again from the
dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of
the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting
covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to
do his will, working in you that which is
well-pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."
6. "Buddhist Prayer for Peace" from Buddhism
This prayer is used within the Buddhist tradition
for many situations including funerals. The full text
reads: "May all beings everywhere plagued with
sufferings of body and mind quickly be freed from
their illnesses. May those frightened cease to be
afraid, and may those bound be free. May the
powerless find power, and may people think of
befriending one another May those who find
themselves in trackless, fearful wilderness - the
children, the aged, the unprotected - be guarded
by beneficial celestials, and may they swiftly
attain Buddhahood."
7. "Benediction Prayer" from the Christian Church
Although this prayer is not always used at the end
of funerals, it is common to hear at the end of a
church service. It is very appropriate for a funeral,
as it asks God to give the mourners peace.
Here is the full text: "May the Lord bless you and
keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious unto you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace." (The text is from
the book of Numbers.)
8. "Final Prayer" from The Church of England
An officiant can use this prayer at the end of a
funeral service. Although it was written by a
member of the Church of England, it could be
used for any Christian burial service.
"God our Father, by raising Christ your Son, you
destroyed the power of death and opened for us
the way to eternal life. As we remember before
you, our brother/sister _________, we ask your
help for all who shall gather in his/her memory.
Grant us the assurance of your presence and
grace by the Spirit you have given us; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
9. "Funeral Prayer" from the Methodist Church
One can easily find the full text for a Methodist
funeral online.
Part of their closing includes this prayer: "Eternal
God, we praise you for the great company of all
those who have finished their course in faith and
now rest from their labor. We praise you for those
dear to us whom we name in our hearts before
you. Especially we praise you for _____, whom
you have graciously received into your presence.
To all of these, grant your peace. Let perpetual
light shine upon them; and help us so to believe
where we have not seen, that your presence may
lead us through our years, and bring us at last
with them into the joy of your home not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen."
10. "Funeral Prayer" from the Mennonite Church
You may consider using this simply-written poem
from the Mennonite Church. It speaks about a
Christian's hope for eternal life.
It says, in part: "Our loving and eternal God, the
One who knows our heart and from whom no
secret is hidden. We come before You with all the
sorrow and pain that is in our hearts today. For we
have loved _________ and we will miss her/him.
We bring our grief, our sense of loss before you.
We also come before you with a sense of hope
and expectation . . . "
11. "Kaddish Prayer" from Judaism
Kaddish refers to prayers regularly recited during
a service. But it can also refer to specific prayers
said for the dead.
Here is an example of one you may use in your
loved one's service: "May His great name be kept
magnified and sanctified in the world that is to be
created anew, where He will revive the dead, and
raise them up to eternal life; and rebuild the city of
Jerusalem; and establish His Temple in its midst;
and uproot alien worship from the earth and
restore the worship of Heaven to its place. May
the Holy One, blessed be He, reign in His
sovereignty and glory, during your life ring your
days."
12. "Mourner's Prayer" from the Catholic Church
Finally, this brief prayer is one to use when saying
your final goodbyes to your loved one.
"Oh God, by whose mercy the faithful departed
find rest, send your holy Angel to watch over this
grave. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
What do you say at a funeral closing prayer?
How do you write a powerful eulogy?
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What should you not say in an
Eulogy?
Here are some things to avoid mentioning in your
eulogy speech.
" Focusing on cause of death.
" Faults/shortcomings.
" Old hurts.
" Grudges.
" Past arguments/disagreements.
" Family rifts.
" Bad memories.
" Unhealthy rivalries.
What You Need To Know About
Eulogies, and Tributes.
In many religions, the eulogy is delivered by the
clergy member who is officiating the service. In
many cases, a religious eulogy will focus on the
role of God and faith in the life of the person who
died, rather than any secular accomplishments.
How long should an Eulogy be in
words?
A funeral eulogy of between 500 and 1000 written
words will take from around three and a half to
seven and a half minutes to speak. Some funeral
venues allocate a specific period of time for a
funeral.
How long should an Eulogy be in
words?
Should I speak at my mother's funeral?
Keep in mind if you're not a fan of public speaking,
it's a good idea to keep your speech on the shorter
side, as emotions may run high on the day of the
funeral, memorial, or celebration of life service. A
eulogy should start by introducing yourself and
then end with final thoughts about your mom.
What Do You Say in an Eulogy for
Your Mother?
Short eulogy examples can be used as a template
to help you get started, pick a general theme, and
figure out what tone works best for your style.
Keep in mind if you're not a fan of public speaking,
it's a good idea to keep your speech on the shorter
side, as emotions may run high on the day of the
funeral, memorial, or celebration of life service. An
eulogy should start by introducing yourself and
then end with final thoughts about your mom. Fill
in the middle with information personalized your
mom, her life, and your relationship.
Eulogy for Mother with a Degenerative
Illness
If your mother passed away due to a degenerative
illness such as dementia or cancer, you may or
may not wish to include information about her
experience with this illness in your speech. If you
would like to include information abut your
mother's experience with a degenerative illness,
you may mention it briefly after the introduction, or
before closing, but be sure not to solely focus on
this.
Examples include:
"As many of you know, (insert deceased
individual's name) was diagnosed with (insert
illness) back in (insert date). Despite this
diagnosis, her passion for life and her contagious
curiosity was no different. She was and will
continue to be an inspiration to us all for living life
to the fullest and not letting anything get in her
way." (Insert deceased individual's name) kept her
diagnosis of (insert name of illness) quite private.
She never wanted to burden anyone with feeling
like they had to take care of her, especially on her
more challenging days. Her selflessness didn't just
show up after her diagnosis- she has been this
way her whole life, putting others first and wanting
to be her family and friends' rock."
Eulogy for Deceased With Mental
Health Disorder
Similar to an eulogy for a mother who had a
degenerative illness, it is up to you to decide
whether you'd like to disclose your mother's
mental health diagnosis. Be sure if you do include
the diagnosis, that it is there for a purpose, not
just to mention it. Examples include.
"As some of you may know, (insert deceased
individual's name) had a diagnosis of (insert
diagnosis). Despite the challenges that this
diagnosis created for her, she always persevered
and continued to show her family that prioritizing
self-care and mental wellbeing are significant
aspects of creating a happy life. I will always hear
him/her voice when it's time for me to check in with
my own emotional well-being. We honor hi
m/her memory today and every day."
"My dad/mom/sibling/child has had a diagnosis of
(insert diagnosis) for as long as I can remember.
Even though this has brought significant
challenges his/her way, he/she always prioritized
taking care of himself/herself so he/she could be
there for his/her family. Looking back, I am only
now beginning to understand just how much
he/she had to overcome to be the
dad/mom/sibling/child she was to us.
After mentioning the diagnosis, you can go into a
more detailed story that illustrates who your
dad/mom/sibling/child was as a person. Personal
anecdotes make a eulogy speech that much more
meaningful and special. Religious Eulogy for your
deceased.
If your dad/mom/sibling/child practiced a certain
religion, or had a religious saying that was
meaningful to them, you can consider adding it to
your eulogy speech. You can do so by weaving in
the saying or certain beliefs into the overarching
theme of your speech.
Examples of religious Eulogies
include:
"(Insert deceased individual's name) lived
dad/mom/sibling/child life with a passion for love
and acceptance of all people.
Dad/mom/sibling/child often would say (insert
religious belief or saying) and
dad/mom/sibling/child exemplified this by (insert
specific example of their doing so). I am so grateful
to have had dad/mom/sibling/child as such an
incredible example of kindness, honesty, and
strength.""Religion has always been a huge part of
(insert deceased individual's name) life. When any
of us were experiencing a difficult moment in life,
dad/mom/sibling/child tended to say, (insert
religious saying). Through this saying, she taught
us about strength and believing in ourselves."
Eulogy for a Difficult
Dad/Mom/Sibling/Child
If you had an estranged or strained relationship
with your dad/mom/sibling/child, you will still be
able to give a beautiful eulogy speech if you feel
comfortable doing so.
Try to focus on the positive characteristics of
dad/mom/sibling/child and/or obstacles that
dad/mom/sibling/child overcame. While you don't
need to delve into the nitty gritty of your
relationship, you can still capture positive aspects
of dad/mom/sibling/child spirit in your words.
You can consider saying:
"While my dad/mom/sibling/child and I didn't have
the closest relationship, I always admired
dad/mom/sibling/child belief in herself and his/her
ability to prioritize her needs. (Insert deceased
individual's name) overcame a lot of hardship and
poured himself/herself into becoming who he/she
wanted to be. I am grateful for the time we spent
together."
"As many of you are aware of, my
dad/mom/sibling/child and I weren't as close as I
wished we had been. Although we had our
differences, I learned some incredible lessons from
him/her about patience, strength, and respect.
(Insert deceased individual's name) experienced
many challenges in life and faced them head on
with incredible strength and determination."
If you are struggling to come up with positive
attributes, you can focus on his/her life
chronologically and mention relationships that
were important to him/her, her accomplishments,
his/her hobbies, and his/her career.
Eulogy From a Son or Daughter
A eulogy written by a dad's/mother's son or
daughter can be such a special tribute. An
example of an eulogy from a son or daughter:
"(Insert deceased individual's name) was the
kindest, most loving person I've ever known.
He/She fathered/mothered everyone, so much so
that friends would often call him/her dad/mom.
He/She took this as a compliment and never shied
away from being there for others who needed
support in one way or another. As his/her
(daughter or son), I feel like I grew up with the
most incredible role model who taught me to
always be myself and to always push myself to
learn more. I will miss his/her smile, his/her laugh,
his/her sage advice, and his/her bubbly
personality. I know all of us will miss him/her
famous chocolate cake. Thank you again for being
his/her today to honor his/her memory. He/She
loved all of you and his/her memory will live on in
all of us."
Eulogy for a Father/Mother-in-Law
Examples of speeches for a deceased in-law
include:
"There's a misconception that your in-laws are
going to be trouble. That couldn't be further from
the truth when it came to (insert deceased
individual's name). He/She welcomed me with
open arms and I grew fond of his/her extremely
early on in our relationship. We ended up bonding
over our love of animals and would spend our time
hiking with our dogs and volunteering at local
shelters together. While I don't feel ready to say
goodbye, I know how lucky I am to have known
him/her for the limited amount of time that I did. I
miss him/her and so wish I got the privilege of
spending more time with him/her."
"(Insert deceased individual's name) was a kind,
free-spirited individual who loved to sing, dance,
and cook amazing meals. He/She had a passion
for many things, but most of all he/she had a
passion for being a dad/mom. I've watched him/her
for the last several years be the most incredible
dad/mom to his/her children and when I came into
the picture, he/she made an effort to make me feel
welcome in his/her family right away. I have
learned so many lessons from him/her about
following your dreams and loving with all of your
heart. I will miss his/her incredible presence and
feel honored to be a part of his/her family."
Eulogy for a Step Dad/Mom
Eulogy examples for a step parent include:
"While we weren't technically related, I always felt
like (insert deceased individual's name) was an
incredible father/mother figure for me and my
siblings. He/She was kind, soft-spoken, and had a
deep love of reading. He/She loved to sit around
and chat with us, always curious about not only
our days, but our hopes and dreams. He/She was
my guiding light through challenging moments and
I will forever miss him/her gentle spirit."
"(Insert deceased individual's name) didn't come
into my life until I was an adult, but I'm so happy
he/she did. He/She was an incredible person who
made a tremendous effort to get to know our family
and seemed to fit in perfectly. He/She always
made us laugh and was quick to offer support
during difficult times. His/Her love of music was
contagious, and he/she was constantly composing
the most beautiful songs. I will miss his/her every
day, but I feel so lucky to have had time with
him/her."
How to Write a Eulogy for Your Father/Mother.
Writing a eulogy can feel like an overwhelming
task for some individuals and can feel even more
difficult during the process of grieving. Before you
begin writing the tribute for your father/mother, pick
a time when you feel motivated to write, instead of
forcing yourself to do so when you aren't feeling up
to it. Keep in mind that you can ask for help writing
the eulogy from friends, family members, as well
as the funeral director if you get stuck.
What Should Be Included in Your
Parent's Eulogy?
Eulogies will vary based on a number of factors. In
general, information in the eulogy should include
mentioning your father's/mother's close friends and
family, his/her personality, his/her impact on your
life, and special milestones. You can also add in a
meaningful anecdote or special poem to honor
your dad/mom, too.
Coping With Grief When Writing
While writing and giving the eulogy speech may
help a bit with closure, the grieving process is
incredibly unique and complex. Whether you had
an amazing relationship with your dad/mom, an
estranged one, or a complicated one, grief can still
show up and may continue to do so for months to
years after the passing. Find healthy ways to cope
with your grief and reach out for help immediately if
you are struggling with acts of daily living and/or
are having thoughts of harming yourself or others.
How Do I Write a Tribute to My
Father/Mother?
Writing a eulogy is a beautiful way to honor your
father/mother at his/her funeral. Take your time as
you write the eulogy and know that whatever you
say in your speech will be enough.
How much should you pay someone
to sing at a funeral?
Between $100 and $2000Costs and Fees for
Funeral Singers can have no limit. Costs for funeral
singers vary widely but you can expect to pay
between $100 and $200, depending on how many
songs you select. You may also pay a fee for an
accompanist, sound equipment, and other items
that may be needed.
Most clergy and religious singers will participate in
a funeral for no charge, but it is customary to offer
an honorarium. The amount you offer is entirely up
to you, based on what you can afford. If you'd like,
this is something that the funeral home can do for
you as a cash advance.
Do you tip a grave digger?
No tips or gratuities are to be given to cemetery
workers by visitors or Rights Holders, nor shall any
be accepted by any cemetery worker.
Who pays for dinner after funeral?
Typically, family members of the deceased will
sponsor the meal. When financial issues are
present, the family may request a donation from
the attendees. Agreeing on who pays for the
repast meal is essential. The post-funeral luncheon
can easily exceed $2,000.
Do you send thank you cards after a
funeral?
You don't need to send a formal thank you note to
everyone who attended the funeral/visitation or sent
you a sympathy card. Instead, a thank you note or
acknowledgement should be sent to anyone who
has done something extra, including: People who
sent or brought flowers.
Who pays for funeral flowers?
The Immediate Family Buys the Casket Flowers.
In military funeral tradition where the casket is
draped on the national flag, the bereaved family
can choose to place a standing spray instead. In
some cases, they can also provide minimalist
floral arrangements at the foot surrounding the
casket.
How do you write a tribute to a pastor?
Detail the good deeds and acts of kindness the
pastor has shown to others over the years. Rely on
your anecdotal stories and the congregation
interviews for this information. Add your own
personal appreciation for something special the
pastor has done for you, if you have that type of
relationship.
How do I start the funeral process?
How to plan a funeral step-by-step
1. Contact the deceased's legal representative. ...
2. Select a funeral home. ...
3. Choose a form of disposition. ...
4. Choose a service type. ...
5. Choose a location for the funeral service. ...
6. Find and schedule a clergy member or officiant.
...
7. Select a casket. ...
8. Select a burial container and/or vault.
When you're overcome with grief, every task
seems overwhelming. To ease your strain, we've
compiled this list to walk you through planning a
funeral, step-by-step, to keep track of where you
are in the process.
Contact the deceased's legal
representative
When you contact the legal representative of the
deceased, you will learn whether he or she has a
prearranged funeral plan. If a plan exists, it will give
direction on how to proceed with funeral
arrangements.
Select a funeral home
If the deceased didn't have a Preneed Funeral
insurance policy, select a funeral home and
schedule time with a funeral director. A funeral
director helps families plan and carry out funeral
services.
Be informed what to Budget.
To budget expenses, ask How much does an
average funeral cost? Cost changes and choices
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Choose a form of disposition
Disposition is the manner that human remains are
handled, such as burial or cremation. You'll also
need to decide whether other preparations of the
deceased are needed, such as embalming or type
of cremation.
Choose a service type
Types of services include:
1. Religious funeral service: A funeral typically held
at a religious place of worship and involves prayers
and rituals from the deceased's religious
background.
2. Military funeral service: A funeral service that
can happen at the deceased family's request if the
deceased was a part of a military organization, and
it sometimes involves an honor guard participating
in the funeral service.
3. Fraternal funeral service: A funeral that
incorporates aspects from the deceased's fraternal
involvement.
Choose a location for the funeral
service
You may hold the service at a religious location,
like a church, or you may select a place that held
special meaning for the deceased.
Find and schedule a clergy member or
officiant
Clergy are ordained with a religious organization or
church and perform pastoral services, while an
officiant has no religious ties but is able to lead
funerals.
Select a casket
If burial was chosen, select a casket, which is a
specially made box used to contain a deceased
person's body, and decide whether it will be open
or closed at the funeral.
Select a burial container and/or vault
A burial container or vault is typically made of
concrete and encloses a coffin to assist in
preventing it from sinking.
Select accessories
Choose clothing, jewelry, and glasses for the
deceased.
Choose final touches
Discuss cosmetology and hairdressing for the
deceased with the funeral director.
Select a cremation container
If cremation was chosen, select an urn or niche
space and a cremation container.
1. An urn is a large vase used to hold the ashes of
a cremated body.
2. A niche space is a recessed compartment in a
wall where an urn can be placed.
3. A cremation container is a casket that is
usually made of all wood and is purchased for the
funeral service that is later cremated with the body.
Arrange a cemetery plot
1. Find the cemetery deed or proof of ownership. A
cemetery deed is a document that proves
someone owns a grave and has the right to be
buried in it in the event of their death.
2. If the deceased hasn't purchased a plot, you will
need to secure interment space and get an exact
location of burial disposition. An interment space
is where an urn or casket is buried in a cemetery.
Make grave arrangements
Arrange for opening and closing of the grave at the
cemetery.
Secure endowment care
Endowment care is the general maintenance of an
individual's gravesite in a cemetery.
Arrange the graveside committal
service
This service is a funeral ceremony held at the
gravesite at a cemetery.
Reserve the cemetery chapel
Secure use of the cemetery chapel for committal
prayers, which are said at the graveside committal
service, if applicable.
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