I didn't speak at my father's funeral; no particular reason, the officiating minister just didn't ask if anyone wanted to say anything. I did offer my thoughts at my mother's funeral, & simply described some good memories & my thoughts of her as a good mother. I'd definitely invite your siblings to share their thoughts, maybe with a little advance warning though? I was caught by surprise at my mother's service & had to quickly come up with some words. Not always easy for me, but it was OK.
And I'm sorry you lost your Dad.
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