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Checklist

1 May 2008

You might find it helpful to print off this checklist, when starting to think about what words to say.

1. Who am I speaking to?

2. How would the person like to be remembered?

3. What made them special? Favourite pastimes and interests, likes and dislikes?

4. When were they happiest?

5. Who was really close to them?

6. What did I really like about them? What did other people really like about them?

7. What are the highlights of their life story?

8. If I could say only three things about them, what would they be?

9. Who can help me check my facts?

10. Do I want someone else to give the eulogy on my behalf on the day?

11. Is anyone else planning to speak about the person at the funeral? Do we need to avoid saying the same thing twice?

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