A final Eulogy is a way to express grief, to say goodbye and to recount memorable events in the deceased’s life. Everyone who is gone has contributed to our lives and it is fitting to publicly proclaim these facts as well as remember them. This helps mourners for it tends to promote more intimate, individualized meaning to the ceremony itself. Many times, the mourners will informally share their memories.

Some areas to consider when writing the Eulogy:

• What connection do you have with the deceased and why are you speaking?
• Religious beliefs
• Family of deceased – was he or she particularly close with any one person?
• Name, age, career history
• How they died
• Personality, talents and hobbies
• Habits they were known for
• Commitments to organizations, fraternities, political, church
• Did you do something with them?
• What was your relationship with the deceased and what do you want to say about them.

Have you heard a particularly moving Eulogy? Was there a style that worked well? Please share any thoughts, experiences or tips you have to help others write a more meaningful Eulogy for their loved one on Share Your Thoughts.