question about funerals

I have a funeral coming up of a close friend, which unfortunately I am unable to get too because it's a different part of the country. I want to pay my respects, so I thought about writing a eulogy and then getting someone else (who will be able to attend), to read it. do people do that?. is it acceptable?

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exexec · 61-69, C

It is best to send your "eulogy" or comments to the family, not requesting that it be read, but giving permission to use any of it that they might want to use. If there is a particular item they want to use, their speaker can work it into his/her message. I have been involved in over 75 funerals and have seen this done several times.