How to Write an Eulogy

How-To Write An Eulogy

An Eulogy is “1. A commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased; 2. high praise” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eulogy).

• Gather information
  
• Organize
  
• Make an outline
  
• Write
  
• Edit
  
• Rehearse
  
• Deliver
  

For  further ideas, visit

http://dying.about.com/od/funeralsandmemorials/ht/write_a_eulogy.htm 

http://resources.yourtribute.com/funeral-eulogies/how-to-write-a-eulogy/ 

http://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-03-2013/how-to-write-a-eulogy.html

Suggested Information for Eulogy Outline

• Name of person honored:__________________________________________
  
• Person’s Age or Date of Birth/ Place of Birth:___________________________
  
• Family History:___________________________________________________
  
• Life History:_____________________________________________________
  
• Education/Work/Career:___________________________________________
  
• Hobbies/Activities/Memberships:____________________________________
  
• Places where the person lived:______________________________________
  
• Special Accomplishments:__________________________________________
  
• Favorite Memories:_______________________________________________
  
• Favorite Poems/Songs/Quotes/Scriptures/Religious Writings:________________________________________________________