Does anyone kno how to write an eulogy... does anyone have any samples...plz and thanx
2006-11-16 13:18:01 · 12 answers · asked by millimel_5 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
LOL there's no template, you just speak from the heart. You tell stories about the person, about how they affected your life
2006-11-16 13:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the pronunciation, it's "a eulogy" as in "yoo-lah-gee". I don't have any examples, but since these are about the dead, you generally should try to say something about the kind of person they were by describing briefly their life story, how they affected others, and how they will be remembered. You might focus on a theme, for example, how giving someone was of their time even when it wasn't really about Yahoo!
2006-11-16 13:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by chowbiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
undergo in concepts that there is not any such element as a "wasted" or "ineffective". Your brother had a purpose in this life and if it replaced into purely that he replaced into an social gathering to others, it really is a valued life. no human being deliberately comes to a call to be an alcoholic. they're predisposed to it and it really is vitally complicated, yet no longer no longer conceivable to conquer. Your brother suffered more beneficial than each person can comprehend except probably yet another improving alcoholic. He suffered humongous guilt and sickness because he couldn't administration his habit. He positively hated himself. flow to an open AA assembly and tell this to those there. Ask your question there. you'll meet lots of the top-rated and humblest human beings you should ever meet. they could assist you comprehend a touch extra valuable. i ought to indicate you initiate the eulogy through saying something like even with the actuality that evidently in the different case, his life replaced into no longer a waste. He replaced into loved and in his personal way he loved again. no longer each of the time notwithstanding it replaced into there. communicate about issues about turning out to be up. possibly communicate about what he did properly. a number of his particular attributes and skills that you likely stated slip faraway from him. you are able to do it! i imagine you're the right one to do it, too. advantages.
2016-10-16 09:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you need to know about a eulogy is what you know & feel about the person you're eulogizing. Share from the heart the things you found to be special about this person. For inspiration talk with others who knew him/her & share your memories. Not only will you end up with a great & heart-felt speech, but it will help you to say goodbye to someone you cared about. My sympathies to you & your loved ones. Death is not easy or pleasant for those left behind to mourn. Grieve together, but also celebrate the life of the one who's gone ahead. Take care & God Bless. LU
2006-11-16 13:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by lilita_usa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start by introducing myself and my relationship to the deceased (I am assuming it's for a funeral).
To take off the edge, maybe make a lighthearted remark if appropriate, then go on and talk of things that you would want people to know about him / her.
If the person was elderly, you may want to refer to it as a celebration of the persons life.
If not elderly, mention how lucky we all are to have even the short time with him / her.
Hope this gets you started.
2006-11-16 13:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just talk about the things that made the person special... how they will be missed... maybe add in a funny story (if appropriate).
"John was a beautiful person. Kind, loving and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He had a way about him that always brightened the day with just his presence, etc. etc. etc. He will be sorely missed."
Just be honest. You shouldn't say things that aren't true. Just talk about whatever positive qualities the person had.
2006-11-16 13:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on who the deceased is, you write about what kind of person they were, what accomplishments they have made in their life and community, their family. You also mention what relation you are to them and how they affected your life. Mention something funny that this person did. You don't it sound morbid but as a celebration of this persons life. Not everyone knew this person as well as you, so tell them what a wonderful person they were and that you wish each and everyone of them could have known them as you did. Just talk from your heart.
2006-11-16 13:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine, if you talked to friends and family. Someone is bound to know. My idea is to make a list of the best, worst, funniest, magnificent and profound things about the person, you can think of. Also ask a clergy.
2006-11-16 13:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my family member died I didn't want to hear people say the typical stuff : "Oh, he was a wonderful man..etc" I really wanted to hear the stories they had about my loved one....about HE touched them in their lives.
Tell a story about that person...and what they meant to you...you'll be sharing the love you had for them with everyone else who loved them..and it will make people who are struggling with grief a little happier.
You'll be fine! Be honest, tell your story in your own words.
2006-11-16 13:22:56 · answer #9 · answered by R! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people try to tell about something funny that person did, something special that person did or something valuable that person taught them.
2006-11-16 16:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋