my daughter wishes to write something nice for her grandads funeral service on Friday
she has many ideas about what she would like to say ... she wants to keep his memory alive and keep it light hearted and humorous
but she is having trouble beginning
does anyone have any suggestions ... any nice ideas ?
2007-02-21 08:33:55 · 14 answers · asked by Peace 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thank you
I have to say that it is my Ex's dad but still my baby's grandad and a wonderful man
2007-02-21 08:39:52 · update #1
Condolences Pangel. Your father or your husband's? Either way I'm sorry.
She's got to talk about the times he made her laugh. Times she learned something from him that she'll carry through the rest of her life. Times he comforted her when she didn't think she could be comforted. Times he surprised her with his kindness, because she wasn't expecting it and didn't realize she deserved it. Times she realized that he loved her when she just thought they were good friends. A good funeral speech should make people feel warm about the person they're losing. Not sorry. Good luck.
2007-02-21 08:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wait.....has the funeral already occurred? The burial or cremation? Then what you are sending is an announcement. In france they have lovely formal engraved announcements of the passing and they list the names of the parents etc. You could go to a stationery store where they have the nice Cranes stationery and get an idea of how the format should be then if you want less expensive ones, order that way. Usually it is similar to' It is with deep regret that we announce that John Smith etc etc..If you are just announcing this but not inviting these out-of-country people that is how you do it. If , however you are inviting for a specific date then you would list time and place as a memorial service, rather than a funeral since a funeral is only when the body is present
2016-03-29 06:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry for your loss, Pangel.
To answer your question, have her write about a happy memory. That is what I did when I had to write for my best friend's memorial. Her parents then took what I wrote and read it at her funeral (held in a differnt state). The memory will mean more then anything to those present.
2007-02-21 08:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry about your loss.Ive not long ago lost my father.
Its always a difficult time accepting that they've gone.
May i suggest your daughter thinks of her favourite memories of her grandad?
"I remember the time when grandad....."
"when i was 7, Grandad...
I very much hope the funeral passes off well.
Kind thoughts.
2007-02-21 08:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by stevesimon006 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the loss but perhaps she can start by just saying my grandad was... and I remember him being ...
She can go on to talk about who he was to her and how she thought others saw him. I don't know her age but it is good when we have a positive sense of life and the inevitable end even as children.
Best wishes
2007-02-21 10:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by Knobby Knobville 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, it's Thursday night (late) and I have only just read your question. I have buried my mother, my father, my grandparents, friends. Too late for now but get the book 'Do not go gentle' which is a collection of poems for funerals.
2007-02-22 12:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My condolences. I'm going to email you a poem I wrote after the loss of my dear grandfather--it contains many of the things I wanted to say to him. Maybe your daughter or you could read it to get ideas of things that she remembers loving about him, things about him that frustrated her (these are often funny, and universal to people that knew him), things he taught her, etc. I hope it helps.
2007-02-21 08:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your loss. I would suggest her to recall a memory of when the two did something together... something that is the forefront in her memory... It should come easy after that.
Take care.
2007-02-21 08:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a hard task but most definetly one of the most glorious, I gave a speech at my grandfathers funeral last year. I began with talking about my personal memories about my childhood visits with him.
2007-02-21 08:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Grandad was alive and kicking but now hes dead and stinking,
I would love to go and tell him but can't bear to smell him,
These words are from my heart for that very old fart,
your the one who asked and now wish I didn't start
to answer this tempting question, as I thought I must,
So ashes to ashes and dust to dust,
so bury him quick before I finally bust!!
Amen R.I.P
(rot in pieces)
LMFAO!!!
2007-02-21 08:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Freedom 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋