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How to Prepare a Eulogy
Giving a eulogy for a loved one is something that can offer closure and that can help you manage the loss. If you are not sure how to prepare the eulogy.
One of the most important things that can help you with the loss of a loved one is to prepare a eulogy for them. A eulogy can help you get closure and can let you share what the person meant to you. It is not always easy to know what to write or say in a eulogy, however. If that is something that you are worried about, there are some tips that providers of cremation services Cecilia, LA want you to remember.
It is always helpful to read or listen to examples of eulogies. Although each one will be unique, you can still get a sense of a number of things. You can see how long they can be, what you can mention, what tone it can have, and so much more. Take the time to do a bit of research so that you have an idea of what you can write. There are many resources online that can help you find examples.
Another thing that you want to remember is that eulogies should be between five and ten minutes in length. If it is longer than that, people may get distracted and that is not what you want. Take into consideration whether there will be a lot of people wanting to give eulogies. If there are, then you want to keep your eulogy closer to the five-minute mark.
It is important to practice the eulogy. It is not enough to read through it. Instead, you want to practice it in front of someone so that you can get a sense of what it will be like on the day of the service. You will already be dealing with a lot of emotions during the service and you do not want to add nerves to that. Ask someone you trust to help you practice.
Another thing you want to consider is to ask someone to come with you to the service for support. Many times, people choose the person who helped them practice the eulogy. You will not feel alone when you have someone these who can offer support, so be sure to consider this.
All of these tips can make it easier for you to plan the kind of eulogy you want to give at your loved one’s service. It is something that can allow you to share what you are going through and to let people know how much the person meant to you. If you still have questions about the process of putting a eulogy together, you can always reach out to a Cecilia, LA cremation services provider like us at Pellerin Funeral Homes. Our team has years of experience and we can ensure that you always get the exact help you need after the death of a loved one. Take the time to give us a call or to stop by one of our locations so that you can speak with one of our experts about the services you would like for your loved one.
Jim is originally from Orange, Texas and attended Northwestern State University while on a golf scholarship. Jim graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
After graduation, he returned to Texas, where he started a family and worked for an industrial transportation warehouse.
In 2002, Jim received a degree in Applied Sciences from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Sciences and returned to Natchitoches. He has been professionally employed as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since obtaining this degree.
Jim joined the staff at Blanchard-St. Denis in March 2008 and became General Manager in 2017. Jim’s level of care for the families he serves is shown everyday by his strong work ethic and his compassion for others at one of the most difficult times in their life.
He is married to Laura Flores and together they are owners of a local restaurant. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and occasionally playing golf with his son, Joe.
Dawn Slaughter has been a resident of Natchitoches since 1994. She moved to Natchitoches from Bossier City to attend Northwestern State University, but South Louisiana will always be “home”. Her dad spent 23 years in the Air Force, during which time she was fortunate enough to live abroad for 3 years and traveled to several countries. She met her husband Jason, at NSU. They have three beautiful daughters, Madison, Morgan, and Mikayla. In 2011, she graduated from Northwestern.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years. Her husband has subcontracted for cemetery service for the funeral home for over 20 years. She began working at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in November of 2018 as the office administrator and received her funeral director’s license in July of 2019. Dawn takes pride in helping the families of Natchitoches during some of their most difficult times, and helping them prepare their final arrangements to lessen the grief for their families.
Dawn is very active in her church, teaching her little third graders in Sunday School and singing in the choir at Christmas time. She is a member of the Les Amies Service Organization and enjoys volunteering in the community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and quilting. She is her daughter’s biggest fan in all of their pursuits.
Hunter was raised in Many, Louisiana, he graduated from Negreet High School in 2013. He then obtained an associate degree in applied sciences from Dallas institute of Funeral Service to practice Funeral Directing and Embalming.
In December of 2022, Hunter joined the staff of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Through Hunter’s 10 years of service in the funeral industry he learned how much he loves helping families through the toughest time of their life. Hunter takes pride in treating each family he cares for like his own.
Hunter has two children, Anniston Kate and Lawson. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, watching any kind of sport, but most of all spending time his children and family.
Tommy started his career with Blanchard St. Denis working part-time. He joined our funeral home full-time in 2011 after retiring from the United States Postal Service with 37 years of service.
Tommy is a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1970. He furthered his education by receiving an associate degree from Northwestern State University.
He is married to Lisa McClellan. They have 4 children between them and are fondly known as Pepaw and Nana to 8 wonderful grandchildren. Tommy loves the game of golf and plays every chance he gets. He is also a wonderful cook and enjoys doing so for his family.
Tommy is passionate about caring for and seeing the needs of others. He takes pride in helping the people in his community during one of the most difficult times in their life.
Steve was born in Natchitoches and raised in Montgomery. When he graduated from high school, he attended NSU and studied mechanical arts.
He began his career with Gifford Hill and Company, a major construction supply company. While working full-time Steve attended the Shreveport Beauty Academy at night and received his license for makeup and hair styling. After 30 years he retired from Gifford Hill as Regional Manager for the Southwest region.
Steve began working for Blanchard St. Denis in 2012. His new endeavor with our firm gave him the opportunity to work in funeral service, a field he had always wanted to be a part of. Steve loves working side by side with the team at Blanchard St. Denis and helping families after the loss of a loved one.
Steve is married to Phyllis Kinkle Stroud, they have 3 wonderful daughters and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Anthony lives in Natchitoches. He was born and reared on Cane River and went to school at St. Joseph Elementary and St. Matthew High School in Melrose.
He is married to Janet and they have 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Anthony retired in 2006 from L&L Automotive which he co-owned with his brother. He then opened Anthony’s Auto, selling used cars. He also helps Janet with her catering business, Tatae’s. Anthony joined the team at Blanchard St. Denis in 2020.
Anthony Loves traveling with Janet, spending time with family and talking about cars with his sons and grandsons.
