Eulogy

A eulogy is a great piece of writing used to entertain people about a person's life, to acknowledge people who have passed away and to remember them in a special way. Eulogies are usually read at funerals. Eulogies provide information about the deceased person including personal quotes and stories, but most of all with the love that the reader had and always will have for that person.

Eulogies are different in many ways. Some eulogy writers may write a serious piece of work, while others may insert humor into the eulogy. In my opinion, eulogies should have humor in them: It will make not only you relax, but it will make the moment easier for your audience. When you write your eulogy, make sure that it is clear and understandable--you want your audience to understand and recognize what you are saying! If you include a memory that you don't think your audience will remember, use "I remember when" or "I can remember." It is easier to say something (a personal quote, story or saying) that the audience will remember about the person.

In your eulogy you should always acknowledge the person you're writing about in a positive manner. If you loved this person and the audience did, too, you shouldn't display any negative attitude in your eulogy. Pay your respects to this person in a loving manner. Provide memories and loving details that you and the audience can remember about this person. When writing a eulogy, provide the necessary elements, but when you're reading your eulogy, talk to the audience as though you were talking to a friend. Get the audience involved in what you are telling them. Make them laugh, make them cry, make them happy to be a part of this tribute.

When writing your eulogy, recognize the person that you are writing about for who they were. Do not make up stories of what that person did. Write about the memories you had with this person and mention the memories that everyone in your audience will remember. Make your eulogy memorable--for you and your audience. Make your audience listen and respond to you.

In conclusion, you should now know how to write a eulogy. Whether it's serious or humorous, it will come from you. Make the eulogy clear and understandable. Get your audience involved. Be the best writer you can be. After all, you are reading this to a live audience at a funeral. (Or perhaps you are reading this to a teacher in front of your whole English class for a substantial grade!)

Whoever or whatever this eulogy is for, make it perfect. Compose this piece for you, your audience and most of all for the person listening above. One thing to always remember: While writing and reading a eulogy, be yourself.

Source: Written by Dawn Hogue

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