my father recently died and i was asked to write a eulogy, but i have no idea how. i am open to any suggestion

Answer 1

Im so sorry for your loss, make this personal- like a testomony for how YOU saw your father, a side of him people may not have seen. Tell about how he treated you, things he did for you- even stuff your mom may not have known. like my dad used to wake me up at 2am to sit on the roof and look at the stars, jus tthe two of us. show people a side of them they may never have known or guessed. im so so sorry for your loss, but just make it like there is no one in the room and it is just between you and him and this is your goodby to him, telling him all the stuff you remebered and will miss :)

Answer 2

OK I will try to help you the best way I can, for starters, just to let you know, I do work in a funeral home so I have a good idea how to help you. First, I am sorry to hear about your dad, I lost my dad about 28 years ago and it was very hard at that time.
First what you will need to do is write down all the good things you can think of about your dad.
His favorite sayings, sports that he enjoyed and enjoyed taking you to, favorite songs, any hobbies that he had, how did he like to relax, take the family on trips the things you did on those trips, what are some of the things that he had taught you over the years, did you two have fun together, how did you spend quality time with one another, think of some funny moments with you and your dad and family. Did he like practical jokes-name some.
What type of personality did he have. Just different things like that. Once you make a list of those things, in your own words put it into a eulogy (story). Just take your time, think of your dad and start writing.
Again, sorry about your loss.

Answer 3

I am truly sorry about your father's passing. My dad passed away about 3 years ago and I still feel like I'm going to here from him anytime. It just doesn't feel like he is gone. Anyways... I also had to write a eulogy for my father's funeral. I was stumped for awhile and then I just thought of my relationship with him, and all the great & special things we did together. I also included my family in the eulogy. I just kind of let my heart take over. It wasn't an easy thing to write but once I let my heart take over, the emotions just came pouring out. Think about some special times you had with your dad & the fun things you did with him. You can start off by saying "My dad was a ....."and write whatever you want to say. It'll come to you. Look at some pictures you have of him and that might trigger some stories. People usually write what kind of person the deceased was and what good things they did and what they shared with them. Well...I wish you all the best. Again, I'm sorry about your dad. God Bless!

Answer 4

Know that I am sincerely sorry for your loss. When my Mother passed away I had to write the eulogy for her and it was very hard. I started with the things I had learned from my Mom and then went into some of the things she loved doing. The part where I cried went when I said she was my best friend. I still miss her but the memories are good and the pain is gone. God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Answer 5

I'm so sorry that you lost your Dad. I've lost mine too. 22 years ago, and I still miss him. You always will.
Think back to when you were a little child. Write down some of the most wonderful things your Dad and you did. Then, work your way up to the present. Seems like there is always something near the end that a parent does that makes you happy all over. Could be a smile, or a gesture, or something he said. Go with your heart. Share your love for your Dad with everyone. You can't go wrong with that.
My Dad said "I love you." That was a very special gift. Tell everyone your special gift.

Answer 6

Some of the nicest eulogies that I have heard are funny little stories and memories of the loved one, it helps everyone to remember the person that has passed away. Whatever you say will be fine because it is coming from your heart. I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 7

I'm so sorry for your loss. :-(

nobody is expecting the perfect written eulogy. just open your heart and talk/reminisce. talk about all of the little things you remember...the times he made you laugh, the things you loved the most about him....and what you will miss the most. talk about things that will make you laugh and everyone else laugh as well. tell everyone about the times he was just goofy or silly & did strange things.

trust me...this will make you feel better and everyone else too. you are there to celebrate the life you all shared together....the loss will be mourned naturally by everyone in their own way.

good luck and best wishes.

Answer 8

First of all I'm sorry for your loss! I understand my Dad died 25 years ago & I still feel it! This is hard because its personal & heartfelt but I will try. .... DOB----DOD...
I would start at the beggining...where he was born and his background or even professional life. I would also mention his hobbies or something of a achievement about him. Speak of what he stood for and his values along with some funny thing he liked to do. Open it up with some humor if you can ...this tends to break the ice of a bad situation. Relate to family and others of importance and talk about your relationship with him. Let it out how proud you were of him & how his legacy will live on through you and the rest! .......Best of all be yourself and dont worry about tears or such cause its natural and healing to let go! ...It helped me to go back to go forward....this might help you too!!

Answer 9

First of all, my condolences on the passing of your father.
For a eulogy, I would start with a summation of your dad's life history, interjecting perhaps a story here or there, a memory (ask other family members too), things that express the kind of man your dad was, his accomplishments, his hobbies, his likes and dislikes, etc. so anyone, whether they knew him well or not, can get a kind of picture of the kind of guy he was and what he did with his life. Hope it goes well.

Answer 10

I had my grandmother die here awhile back and the people that got up to talk about her brought a smile to our faces. Telling stories of how she was. One was about how strong she was and got things done. The story went that her cat got ran over and was dying, she went inside and her daughter seen it also and she went to call whom ever you call to take care of animals that are suffering and not going to make it. When she got off the phone she went back out only to notice that my grandmother already smashed it in the head with a shovel and buried it. That was my grandma, rough, tough and didn't believe in letting animal suffer. So think of a story that is funny, get the people to laugh as alot of them will be feeling sad as I'm sure you are. Hang in there, you know your dad is still alive inside you. I know right now it is hard but there will be times when some will tell you with a smile, "Did you know your dad use to do the samething?" SMILE!