When a loved one passes, amidst the grief and the dejectedness, is the obligation to deliver a worthy tribute to them. A eulogy that others will remember them by. A eulogy is a speech of remembrance that a family member, friend, or colleague renders at a funeral or memorial. The rationales behind a eulogy are to honour a person, reminisce memories, comfort their loved ones, and self-reflection for those present.
Most eulogies span between three and fifteen minutes, at most. Compressing a lifetime’s worth of information into that time window might come off as a challenge to many. It is all the more challenging when you realize that you have to keep it engaging and be able to leave a lasting good impression on the minds of those present. If you want to design something remarkable for your passed loved one, schedule a consultation with Headstone Memorials Hawkesbury today.
Steps To Take
The Introduction
Begin your eulogy by appreciating those present and briefly describe the nature of your relationship with the person involved. Then, build a brief story around a particular trait, habit, saying, poem, or mantra that defined them. This introduction would serve to get the attendees into the mood of the atmosphere. Other noteworthy information you might want to include is the nickname that friends and family knew them by and the cause/date of death, although the latter is unnecessary.
The Body
The body comes next. It is the most detailed, the longest and, therefore, the most important. Here, you describe the loved one’s life story succinctly- but informatively and interactively. Some information you might want to include is important life events and the “little” things that they cherished. You could also include their relationship with other people, how they met their partners, and their character traits.
Fond memories, their favourite songs, favourite animals, and favourite shows are things that could come up in this section. Other noteworthy information includes their services to the community, laudable personal achievements, and memberships in clubs and societies. Ensure you weave the body of the eulogy in a manner that reaches the audience. Crafting all this information into an engaging story will suffice.
The Conclusion
After this comes the conclusion. Round off the eulogy with takeaways you would want attendees to note. That is, the words you want them to remember the late person by and the words the loved ones would like them to remember. You could chip in a scripture or a quote while you are it. End on a note of appreciation.
Conclusion
After you have penned down all the necessary information, you could try and practice recitals with close friends and family beforehand. This will help you take note of the things you might have to trim off and those you might want to bolster. Be open to editing and modifying the necessary parts. Also, because a eulogy often spans less than ten minutes, write your piece with time in mind. Prioritize quality over quantity.