a eulogy for my mother any ideas?

Answer 1

This can only come from you and what you feel inside , if she was loving mention it , if she did wonderful things mention it , if you have a special memory mention it , if none of the above I wouldn't mention it , I have seen some sparring at funerals when someone takes the hump about something said about the deceased. Go with you gut instincts.

Answer 2

I'm sorry for the loss of your mother.

During this difficult time, you have been asked to create and deliver a Eulogy, and you have accepted the honor.

While your family and friends are waiting to hear you eulogize the deceased, you might feel a bit nervous that your words won't truly convey your feelings.

The most touching and meaningful eulogies are subjective and written from the heart. A eulogy does not have to be perfect. Whatever you write and deliver will be appreciated by the people in attendance

http://www.eulogybook.net/sample_eulogy.html


A eulogy may be the most difficult speech you ever deliver, but it may also be the most rewarding. Calm yourself by realizing that people are not going to judge you. They will be very supportive. No matter what happens, it will be okay. If you need to cry in the middle of your speech, everyone will understand. Take a moment to compose yourself, then continue. Don't be embarrassed. Remember, giving a eulogy is a noble gesture that people will appreciate, admire, and remember.

If you can, make the eulogy easy to read. On a computer, print out the eulogy in a large type size. If you are using a typewriter, put extra carriage returns between the lines. If you are writing by hand, print the final version in large letters and give the words room to breath by writing on every second or third line.

Before the memorial service, consider getting a cup of water. Keep it with you during the service. When you go to the podium, take the water in case you need it. Sipping water before you start-and during the speech, if needed-will help relax you.

Before delivering the eulogy, breath deeply and remind yourself that you are surrounded by loving friends and family. They are with you 100 percent. If you would find it easier, read the eulogy without looking up to make eye contact with the audience. Take your time. Do the best you can. Just be yourself.



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Answer 3

The Dash

I read of a woman/man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following date with tears. But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time he spent alive on earth...and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own cars...the house...the cash, what matters most is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard...are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. ANd be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before. If we treat eachother with respect and more often wear a smile....remembering that this special dash, might only last a little while. so, when your eulogy's being read with our life's actions to rehash...would you be proud of the things they say about how we spend our dash?

Answer 4

Very unlikely anybody can give you a good & deserving eulogy for your mother, not through Answer users who don't know your mother personally. If you badly need help, ask a family member or her close friend to help.

Answer 5

first of all i would like to say that i'm so sorry about the loss of your mother. I could only imagine what your going through. I will keep you in my prayers. That being said Your mother is someone you have known your whole life. The one person who knows you and you know her in and out. She was your best friend. The one you could talk to about your problems. Your protector. This should come easy for you. Let it come from your heart. Listen to your heart and the words will just come to you. Tell everyone what a wonderful person she was. Tell them some of the stuff she used to love doing. Tell them what she meant to you and your family and how much your going to miss her. You could write a letter to her and read it at her funeral aloud so everyone knows just how you feel about her. Keep it posotive. Now is the time to forget any bad things that she may have done (if any) this is a hard time for you and things are running through your head. if it helps look at old pictures that will bring some memories back and may help you get some words out better. Whatever you say i'm sure shes looking down and is going to be very proud of you. Good luck and i'm so sorry about your mother.

Answer 6

My mum knew i would not be able to speak a eulogy and wrote her own to be read out. She started by saying " I wanted no-one to stand and say how wonderful I was, if I
haven`t left evidence of this its too late now"
I did speak after this and spoke from the heart, telling every one how it felt to have had her as a Mum and Grandmother to my children.
I am so sorry you no longer have her with you, speak from your heart and you will say all the right things

Answer 7

Condolences on your loss.

A spoken eulogy which is delivered at the service itself contains information about the deceased such as: where they were born and to whom they were born, when they passed away and, if appropriate, under what circumstances ( such as: "Harold Jones passed away in his home following a lengthy battle with cancer" or "Jane Doe passed away in an untimely automobile accident and will be missed by all who loved her").

Also a eulogy offers some information about affiliations of a professional or religious nature. (Maud Williams was a life long member of the Sacred Heart Society and an active member of St. Luke's Catholic Church)

It indicates close family members who have preceded her in death and those who are her survivors, generally listed in a descending age format from oldest to youngest with surviving parents listed first, then spouse/partner and children. Sometimes siblings are also listed as well as nieces and nephews.

Special skills or aptitudes are often mentioned in brief, such as "Ann Smith was a skilled seamstress who often made clothing for the homeless shelter."

If the eulogy is written only, it should contain only the basic information of date of birth, place, to whom born and date of death and place of death.

Personal information would be something like:

"Joan is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. She is survived by her younger sister, 6 children, 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews."


hope that helps. Been there for my own mother recently.

God Bless!

Answer 8

I did my fathers eulogy. You need to bring in memories every one will have. to make them smile thinking about her. you need to put your own in for you. are you going to have a minister. if not you will have to put in her favorite verses.

I will tell you this is not easy. It was hard writing it and even harder to say it out loud infront of my whole family.

you need to use words from your heart that means something to you and her.

good luck I will pray that God gives you the words you need and that your grief is not to hard to bare so you can hear them.

Answer 9

i dont, know what an eulogy is

Answer 10

maybe do it threw a song that makes you think of her like mommas prayer , momma spent a lot of time on her knees asking the lord to keep his hands on me , now she talks to jesus face to face momma was faithfull to always take her time to pray for me , momma had a way of knowing the pain in my heart and the dispair its really pretty song for a mother it is sung by scott aurthers he is new singer around georgia area here it is
moma spent alota time on her kneesasking god to watch over me i was traveling down the road of dispare thank the lord for mommsa prayer mommas prayer was awnsered today her little boy got on his knees and prayed now theres nothing in this world that can compare thank the lord for mommas prayers momma had a way of knowing even if i wasent showing the pain in my heart and the greef i had to bear ,and ill always be greatfull momma was faithful to take the time for prayer, now mommas in a beutifull place now she talks to jesus face to face and i know mommas waiting for me there thank you lord for momas prayers momma had a way of knowing even if i wasent showing the pain in my heart or the greef i had to bear i will aways be greatfiull that moma took her time to say her prayers momma had a way of know the pain in my herat i will always be great full that momma was faithfull to take her time and say her prayers