I have a funeral to attend tomorrow and need to write a speech?

Question

My Grandmother passed a week ago and tomorrow we have a funeral in which i need to say a few words. Any ideas on what I could say to cheer people up a little bit. She will be missed deeply. Any help would be appreciated, thanks, Simon

Answer 1

Speak about some of the great times you had. Funny situations etc. Special silly little things only she did.

Answer 2

Sample outline
The following outline is intended to serve as a general guideline. Much of it can be found in the obituary. The eulogy allows you to expand on that. It is not necessary to include everything listed here, but the greater the variety of material you use, the more interesting the presentation will be. It will also be easier to compose and will give ample opportunity to express what the deceased meant to you.

Biographical Information
Names of parents
Residence
Occupations (where they worked and how long)
Hobbies
Social organizations they belonged to
Marriage/children
Human Interest Information
Events that shaped the deceased's thoughts
Family anecdotes
Beliefs
Fond memories of your own
Beloved pets
Philosophies of life
Poems or Prose
Religious Service
Bible readings
Prayers
Sermon
Conclusion
Where Interment will be
Post funeral gathering information
Presence or absence of graveside service

Answer 3

The best way to cheer everyone up is by reminiscing about the cheerful and funny memories of your grandmother. My grandfather just passed away last month and by using the stories that we all remembered of him we helped get through it.

Answer 4

I had to do this not too long ago also. Look back at some amusing, endearing moments in her life and re-tell a brief story that illustrates her qualities based on the fond memories of a particular occurrence/event that you or someone most others know had with her.

Answer 5

Talk about the good things you and other remember about her. Help to put her in a good light and help others to think back on what she helped them do or how she made them feel good. Talk about personal experiences and things you have heard about her. I would try not to make any jokes, it tends to make people feel like they are disrespecting the dead. What you are looking for is people to smile a bit with their tears not crack up laughing. Make note of how important she was to the family and her life accomplishments even if they seem small raising 3 kids on little income or working at night to get that toy for Johny at Christmas. Good luck, and sorry for your loss.

Answer 6

what are the best things about her? how did she make u feel? tell a story involving her that meant something to u.

its good to have a positive speech because after the funeral, it makes people think "hey that person really was special"

hope this helps!

Answer 7

Tell the people one of your best moments you had with grannie. A personal touch in which everyone reminds and recognized her as she is. Keep it warm. You don't need to tell much but show details everyone knows. Good luck!

Answer 8

Talk about all of your fondest memories with her. Tell some stories about the things she did or said. Remember her in life not in death and it will be very touching. Good Luck.

Answer 9

Talk about how she affected other people's lives. Tell a funny story about her. Talk about what kind of a person she was. Talk about what impact she had on your life. Tell some of your favorite memories of her.

Answer 10

You could make a comment on her cooking, or how her house/apartment always smelled. Or about the time she yelled at you for doing something you weren't supposed to.