So that dreaded time has come and you’ve been asked to present a eulogy at the funeral of a loved one? This can be a stressful and overwhelming task but it can also be a great time for healing and paying tribute to the deceased.
You don’t need to have exceptional writing skills or a knack for public speaking. As long as you are speaking appropriately from the heart, everything will turn out perfect.
I’ve written the following guide to make this entire process easier so that you can honor your loved one in the simplest and most peaceful way possible.
First of all, What is a Eulogy?
The word Eulogy is of Greek origin and roughly translates into “good words”. In modern times, a eulogy is a speech given at a funeral or memorial service as a tribute to the memory of the departed. They are usually relatively short, only 5 to 10 minutes but are very meaningful and personal. They can vary from serious to slightly humorous depending on the mood of the service.
Where do I start?
Regardless of the tone of your eulogy, it is important for it to be passionate and emotional. So instead of trying to start with a fixed writing structure, begin listing happy memories that you shared. Think of what the person meant to you and your relationship with them personally. Even record and include stories from others. If none of it makes it into the actually eulogy, it’s fine because instead of viewing this as a burdensome writing assignment, think of it as a way for everyone to share and heal from their grief.
The Format
Once you think you have gathered enough information, it’s time to begin organizing this information into a fluid reading. Now is the time to decide on the tone of your eulogy, serious, funny, lighthearted, emotional. Although the material you collected in the previous step will determine that for you for the most part.
There isn’t a strict outline to follow, all 카지노사이트 eulogies are one in the same. Just try to group similar stories or memories together until you have a few basic categories. Then arrange these categories in a way that they transition well from one to the other. You already have the material so the hardest part is done, now all we are doing is shaping it into a pleasing format.