Tips on Presenting a Eulogy Speech

The death of someone close to you could be a devastating blow. Even though it is a fact that humans die, people find it hard to accept the death of a loved one. But remember that there is nothing you can do to change this fact, and also, you should know that those who die will be accepted in God’s Kingdom. The last thing you can do for a deceased person is to deliver a eulogy speech.

A eulogy speech is a dialogue that focuses on the praising someone that has departed. It mainly talks about the person’s life and achievements. The person delivering eulogy speeches usually share their fond memories with the deceased person.

If you are asked to deliver eulogy speeches, and if you think you are not ready for it, then here are some tips on preparing and presenting eulogy speeches.

The first thing you can do before writing down the speech is to gather more information on the deceased person. Get all necessary information such as their birthday, goals and achievements that some of the people who are to attend the funeral might not know. It is also a good idea to think of some stories about the deceased person and tell it to the public. You can also add the legacy they have left behind – their family, lives they have changed, triumphs, etc. Just remember that all the things you are to say on an eulogy should be facts, not lies.

The next tip is to not make a lengthy speech. Long speeches tend to stray from the main points you want to share. All you need is to make a short enough speech that can clearly send the message that you want to during the eulogy.

When writing the eulogy speech, it is easy to focus on the person’s death, the cause of death and such information. However, this information does not make a good speech so instead, you should just focus on talking about the person’s life, particularly, the happy times you spent with them, the achievements, that that person made, and other positive things about the deceased person. Remember that everyone on the funeral feels sad, so hearing good stories can actually ease up the pain.

It is a good idea to write down all the memories you want to share on the eulogy. Most of us are not public speakers, and so, having notes will help you remember the things that you want to say. This notes will definitely guide you in to presenting a memorable eulogy speech.

Remember to practice delivering the speech for at least four or five times. This will help you know how to annunciate the speech properly. Practicing can also help ease up the pain you feel for losing a loved one and thus, feel better when you deliver it in the funeral.

As a back-up plan, have someone be ready to deliver the eulogy speech in your place. During the funeral, you might get overwhelmed by your emotions and not be able to speak in front of everyone, so having someone take your place would be a good idea.

9 Ways In Which Presentations Are Like Meetings (And Not In A Good Way)

I spent many years in corporate life sitting through both presentations and meetings. I’ve also run a lot of courses on how to deliver effective presentations and how to organise and run successful meetings. One thing I’ve learned is that presentations and meetings tend to have a lot in common – and not in a good way.

  1. They’re often organised without any clear purpose or outcome in mind.
  2. They usually consist of one person passing on information to other people who have little interest in it.
  3. They usually take place because someone in authority decides they should happen, not because the people involved want or need them.
  4. The people who have to attend spend most of their time wishing they were somewhere else.
  5. Often, even the person delivering the presentation or chairing the meeting also wishes he or she didn’t have to do it but they had no choice in the matter.
  6. They nearly always go on longer than expected because no-one really knows how to bring them to an end.
  7. People are often expected to deliver presentations or chair meetings as part of their job but get no specific training in how to do it properly.
  8. There is technology available to help but most people have no idea how to use it effectively.
  9. Organisations develop a “culture” (which is a fancy name for “habit”) of how to run meetings or presentations and people copy what they see everyone else doing, which perpetuates the bad practice.

A cynical view? Possibly. Accurate? In my experience, definitely!

It amazes me how many organisations still allow poorly organised or badly thought-out meetings and presentations to take place, soaking up hours of people’s valuable time and costing huge amounts in terms of staff costs. They would see a great return on investment if they questioned the way they do things and just gave people some basic training to help them improve the situation.

Sell Your House Quickly – A Matter of Presentation

Selling a house quick can be very tricky in the current market but do remember that there are a considerable number of people who are buying now in order to take advantage of the fallen house prices.

Keep in mind that 95% of people buying a house are after a home and not an investment or development project. For this reason they can’t see beyond the presentation. You must have heard of the popular proverb “First impression is the last impression”. You must make sure that your property makes a good first impression to your prospective buyers.

You really have to ensure your house is in an excellent order. This is a lot harder to accomplish than you may initially think. When you have been living in the house for many years it is so easy to get used to the way things are and stop noticing the important bits that outsiders see immediately. Take another look at that crack in the ceiling, or the damp patch with mould growing in the corner, or the mould in the grout around the bath or the broken drainpipe outside. All these are simple jobs to rectify but are all stored away in a potential buyer’s first impression.

Call an estate agent and ask for an appraisal. It costs absolutely nothing and you will be told exactly what areas need improving. Here is what you should look out for:

OUTSIDE

It is amazing how most people overlook this part. It really is where the first impression starts so it must be as best as it can possibly be. Make sure you mow the grass and keep the garden nice and tidy even if it is only a small garden. You can make a small garden look cosy rather than small. Only keep items which will enhance the garden. Ornaments which you may think look nice may not be to a potential buyer’s taste such as gnomes.

Have a good look at the outside walls of the house. Are they looking worn and need a little TLC? If so, call upon friends and family to give it a bit of a paint over.

INSIDE

People buying houses with the desire to turn in into a home for themselves are particularly attracted to kitchens and bathrooms. These are the two most important rooms in any house. Even if you don’t have a fantastic kitchen or bathroom you can certainly make them look more appealing by cleaning the taps and any fittings making them shine brightly. Clean all furniture with perfection and don’t forget the cupboard doors, fridge doors, microwaves, dishwashers and any other loose piece of equipment around. Make sure your stove shines.

All doors around the house must look like they are always in use. In other words, they must be well oiled. Creaking doors give a bad impression to prospective buyers. It gives the impression that the house has not been well taken care.

Plants in the right places can add vibrancy and a glow to your home. This little touch will make it feel like a home for the prospective buyers. All these simple changes will help make your house sell quick. Of course this involves some labour on your part but will make all the difference.

Alternative Option

There is an alternative option if you find you do not have the time to do all the work to the house yourself. If you are really desperate to sell your house quick you can have the option of selling it to an investor. Investors are the remaining 5% who purchase property and they don’t worry about the presentation at all.

Investors can buy your house in as little time as 10 days or even to suit your own deadline requirements. They also pay for all the legal costs. A short term sell and rent back agreement can be arranged if you find you need a little extra time after completion. Sales can be done so quickly that you find you are not ready to move. It happens a lot.

If you are selling due to financial difficulties and do not want to move but are being forced to then the sell and rent back option is definitely for you. You can take advantage of the sell and rent back scheme which will allow you to sell your house and rent it back at rents which are set to the current market rates in your area.