[Superman]

Good advice, above. Speak slowly.....pauses are actually GOOD in public speaking. Index cards, so you have reminders if you need them. If appropriate, tell a story about the deceased that shows their goodness and sense of humor.

For example, I eulogized a good friend years ago. I told the crowd about something he used to like to do. When we ate at a diner, he would put a penny on the table as a tip. Then he would hide additional money, plenty of it, under the plates and saucers. He liked to stand outside and watch, until the waitress found the money and smiled.