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Hello, I would like to say a few words at my mom's funeral service. I did not do so at my dads funeral because I did not think I could even make it through my first sentence before becoming a puddle on the floor. For those of you who had to do this, was it easier than you thought, or are there any tricks to try and hold it together? I am wondering if once I get up there, instinct will kick in and it won't be a problem. Sorry if I don't reply to what you have to say, but I will read all advice and am appreciative of it.

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[-] cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago

You do your best and say what you can. It helps if you prepare the speech in advance. If nothing else, you just read it.

Better to try and fumble it — everyone will understand — than to not try and regret it for years after.

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