He was 55year old, ran a group of greeting card shops (but had done little work for the last 3 years his wife ran the business) lived in N.E. England. Also lived for about 4 years in Spain. Died of liver failure. Loved football ( Newcastle United ) although he was born in Sunderland. Left a wife and 2 Sons 22year and 18year old. Very easy going and loved to help people and always gave more help than asked for. Loved the group ABBA. Especially Dancing Queen.
2006-06-10 19:30:23 · 19 answers · asked by gas_meter 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I am sorry for your loss. It is a difficult time. Even more difficult when you have to stand before all who love him and come up with something humorous when everyone wants to cry. The best you can do is try to think of any and all funny things that he may have done, said, or a situation that involved your friend that was funny and unforgettable. Maybe something that kept people talking about for years. Start by showing sympathy and condolences to the family. Share some heart felt moments that you had being his friend. Then throw is some times of laughter, followed by the humorous things. Wrap it up by acknowledging his accomplishments and saying something that maybe inspirational.
Good luck and God bless to you, his family, and other people he may have touched in his lifetime.....
2006-06-10 19:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by teashy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. I would speak from your heart and think about all the qualities that made your friend so special, the experiences you had together, the love for his wife and family and why people loved him so much. I think you have already started a great eulogy here. Just expand on it, rewrite it until you are happy with it and practice it. You do not need to be humorous, maybe his wife just doesn't want a morbid and depressive speech. If you feel happier run it by someone else or her before the funeral.
2006-06-11 10:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Kazcatlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well if you are his best friend, you would have been there for alot of funny things. Think of these and use them, that will lighten the mood a little, and it might just be what his wife wants. Start with maybe the info you have given us here, and then share a funny story or 3, and then talk about the good qualities. It is funny, honest and im sure what he would have wanted. If you get stuck ask the wife and sons for some story they may want to hear. It will help them to feel included. Good luck
2006-06-10 21:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by honey_sweetest_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that might be really difficult to get 'right'. It's also hard to answer as I don't know you, your late friend or his family. Perhaps you should start off lighthearted eg. mention his love of Newcastle FC and Abba etc. But then say, more seriously, what his love for these things showed about him as a person. Eg. loyalty, fun-loving, good friend. I hope you understand what I mean. It's not an easy task for you, but all the best.
2006-06-10 21:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by R.I.P. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think what you have said on here would be about perfect.maybe from sunderland and supporting newcastle showed he knew a thing or two about how to leave a sinking ship,but a macham to a geordie now that is serious or saying something along them lines..he knew a good thing when he saw one,left his wife to run the business,he must have loved and trusted herhopes that helps a little
mike
2006-06-17 13:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by listener06y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well we are here to say good bye to the last surviving ABBA fan it has been a long road we all hope that his fateful sons will keep the memory of dancing queens shivering down or spins.
2006-06-10 19:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by Big Stev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had good taste in music, I'll say that for him.
Think about little incidents that happened where he made you laugh or the whole situation was just bizarre.
I've been at funerals where someone gave an account of funny incidents and it really made people feel better.
It's the fun parts of people we love them for and it is them that we should remember.
2006-06-10 20:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by Trish D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear of your loss but the best thing to do is tell the truth, you must have had some very funny moments over the years you have known him together with some lovely memories.
2006-06-10 20:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by spanglish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think u could make a speech for ur best friends funeral funny. I would speak from the heart really, I'd tell his wife that.
2006-06-10 21:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell a story about him people can smile about, maybe even raise a chuckle. A funeral should be more a celebration of the persons life, rather than a time to be sad. Its very sad hes passed on, but please, celebrate everything that he lived for.
2006-06-10 19:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by mandy n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋