How to Deliver a Eulogy - Public Speaking Video Lecture - Public Speaking

so how do you deliver a eulogy this is a
solemn occasion
it's obviously sad typically but you are
still there to give a presentation it's
not the time to get up and just start
blubbering away that's not really
helping people remember the person who
just passed away any more effectively
then it's about you if it's just you
can't keep it together what I would
recommend is focus on one or two of the
qualities that people loved the most
about that person and then tell a story
or two that really dramatizes that
person's warmth how they cared for
people what they contributed to the
world to their family and their friends
focus on that you're not there to give
the consummate biography of the whole
person's life you're not there to give
an unbiased objective view of the
person's life you're there to put a
spotlight on what was special about this
person why people loved this person and
what you'll miss the most if you do that
you will give a great eulogy and I would
recommend don't memorize it it's already
a tense situation
that tension is going to make it harder
for you to recall I wouldn't get up and
read a big speech if you want to have a
few notes that's fine
but realize this is not a test this
isn't a business PowerPoint presentation
this is a time for you to share from
your heart what was special about this
person to make the other people there
have fond memories do that and it will
be the best you can do in a tough
situation