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Basic on Writing a Eulogy
April 13th, 2010 by admin
Eulogies are meant to be a wonderful journey into a loved one’s life after they have passed on. Writing a eulogy is an honor and should be respectful toward the deceased. It might be difficult to get going since there are so many memories and some are hard to deal with but just start from the beginning and go from there. Gather some friends and family members of the loved one and start writing down different memories they all have. Find someone who knows how to write a eulogy speech such as someone who already has written one for someone.
Again, start from the beginning from birth to death. Where were they born? Who were their parents? How did they grow up? Once you get going you will find it easier and easier to write about their lives. Find out what songs, poems, or movies they liked. Share heartfelt memories of something they did to help someone else. Keep the tone positive. A eulogy is supposed to be a respectful speech. Detail their strengths and accomplishments. How did they impact your life? Other’s lives? Don’t bring out any negative aspects. Their funeral isn’t a time for that. Everyone attending is in a vulnerable state and only wants to hear the good.
Lighten the mood with funny and hilarious memories and stories. Just because it is a funeral doesn’t mean you can’t have a smile on your face. What different quirks did they have? Did they have an embarrassing moment that everyone remembers? Did they have a funny saying or reaction to certain things? This is a great way to make everyone feel more comfortable during the funeral. Don’t dwell on the sadness.
Eulogies are meant to be respectful toward the loved one which is why it is such a high honor if you are chosen to write one. You don’t have to write a complete essay; just write down little facts that you can quickly read and go off of. People would rather see you speaking to them rather than a piece of paper. Once you are finished with your speech read it to a friend or family member to make sure they find it acceptable or if they have anything more to add or fix any mistakes. You are writing on behalf of everyone there and the loved one so make this an enjoyable journey down memory lane and make sure everyone leaves feeling closer to the deceased.