Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone Funerals: A Practical Guide to Writing and Delivering Eulogies.
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Jul 29, 2025 Learn the art of writing and delivering eulogies with heartfelt storytelling. Gain practical tips for personalizing messages to comfort grieving families. Explore how to balance honesty and sensitivity, especially for high-profile funerals. Understand the emotional complexities of funerals through biblical narratives, emphasizing tailored support. Discover how to conduct meaningful burial services while ensuring emotional responsibility. This insightful discussion provides guidance for making a lasting and compassionate impact in times of loss.
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Make It Personal And Dual-Focused
- Make funerals and weddings personal and conversational rather than generic script recitations.
- Write each talk for two audiences: the grieving family and the wider group of friends/acquaintances.
Always Work The Gospel In
- Always include the gospel when you officiate because funerals naturally focus people on eternity.
- Smile appropriately and show the hope of Christ even in sorrowful settings.
Mine The Family Viewing
- Meet with the immediate family during the family viewing to collect adjectives, memories, and voice-record the conversation.
- Tell them your goal: by the end someone who never met the deceased should feel like they knew them.
