A eulogy is written by a family member or loved one to be spoken at a ceremony as a farewell or respectful tribute to the deceased.
A eulogy is best produced in the form of a typed copy in a large font for ease of reading and ideally no more that two pages in length. As a helpful guide the following points may be of assistance.
Considerations for writing a eulogy:
- When and where they were born
- Nicknames or names known to others
- Parents, siblings
- Childhood friends
- Schooling and awards
- Work history
- War or military service
- Marriages and significant relationships
- Children, grandchildren and other relationships
- Sporting achievements
- Religious association, charity, community work
- Hobbies or interests
- Preferences, likes or dislikes
- Special or amusing stories, sayings and qualities
- Special readings, music or poetry