Sometimes, a life that is peaceful, calm and uneventful can unexpectedly end up feeling upside-down. You might feel a void because you’ve suddenly lost a person close to you, which shakes up your life

Eulogies & Eulogy Writing

What is a eulogy and what does it include?

A eulogy is a speech of high commendation given in honour of someone, and comes from Classical Greek meaning “good words”. It is commonly given for somebody who has passed-away and which:

In it’s most basic form, the eulogist should describe their personality:

A eulogy may also be given for a living person or thing, such as a recently retired work colleague, special events such as birthdays and other important occasions or milestones.

Who does the eulogy?

In the case of a recently deceased person given as part of a funeral service, the eulogy is usually spoken by the deceased persons’ children. It can also be presented by a family member or close family friend.

In the case of a living eulogy, it may be done by a senior colleague, friend, fellow club member and so forth, and may also be given for a seriously ill person to celebrate their life before they depart as a mark of honour and respect.

Ideas & suggestions for writing your piece

Writing a eulogy can be challenging especially where they have lived a full and prosperous life.

In essence, you should try to keep their memories alive and make it a living testament to their legacy.

The more mature is your lost one, the more likely they were a pillar of strength and wisdom to whom your family network looked up to, which means that there will be lots of material to work with!

Divide your thoughts between:

and relate these back to your audience who most likely shared similar times with them. Emphasise the highlights as well as the wisdom and life lessons you gained from them along your own road through life. Try to create a sense of interest that gives a clear picture of them, emphasising your love and respect as well as how severely you will miss their company.

Writing a good eulogy that’s well thought through can help you to bring closure to your loss. It’s like a parting gift from you, to them.