How to write a eulogy
The word eulogy comes from the Greek word eulogia , which means ‘praise’ or ‘thanks’. A eulogy is a written or spoken speech given in honour of a deceased person. While there are no strict rules for writing an effective eulogy, here are a few things you may wish to include : 1. Birth details: date and place of birth, parents and siblings. 2. Growing up years: schooling, favourite hobbies as a child, sports, pets, childhood moments 3. Employment: occupations, accomplishments, awards, values 4. Marriage/partner: how the couple met, if applicable, when and where they were married 5. Memorable family moments or achievements in the local community 6. Details of children, their spouses, and grandchildren, etc 7. A ‘life lesson’ or key idea that sums up the person: “Mum was all about love.” “Dad showed us what it looks like never to give up.” "Family was everything to her." 8. Values, favourite sayings, character qualities, religious ...