Words of Remembrance  
Personal reflection or sords or remembrance may be offered during the wake at the funeral home, during the funeral Mass, at the graveside or during the gathering that follows the burial.

Words of remembrance during Mass, should offer a loving glimpse of the deceased person’s life, Christian character and how the person touched the lives of others.
 
As part of the remarks offered, it may be appropriate to:

• Thank people for their prayers, their support, and their presence
• Share how your loved one lived their Christian life
• Relate something endearing that was unique to them
• Conclude by entrusting them into God’s care.

 
When writing a eulogy or words of remembrance, the following questions may be helpful:

• What made your loved one truly happy?
• What were your loved one’s outstanding qualities?
• What will you remember most about this person?
• How did they live their faith?

 
The words you choose are important in helping those present with their grief and sorrow.

• Language or humor that in any way might be racially, sexually, or religiously offensive is inappropriate for the funeral Mass. 
• A eulogy may be no longer than 3-5 minutes and should be well rehearsed prior to the funeral liturgy.
• Only one person offers words of remembrance during a funeral Mass.
• Keep in mind that a eulogy is not a biography!