How do I write a Eulogy?

A eulogy is a remembrance speech that pays tribute to someone who has died. Eulogies are usually given at a funeral or memorial service, and tend to be delivered by or on behalf of someone who knew the deceased well.

Anyone who knew the deceased can give a eulogy at the funeral, though usually it is given by a close family member or friend. Sometimes someone will read out a eulogy on behalf of someone else who may not be up to delivering the eulogy themselves, or the person performing the funeral may read out a group of eulogies together.

Some people write their eulogy in advance, while others speak from the heart on the day. There are no solid rules on what to include in a eulogy, but here are some ideas:

Your eulogy should not be too long, as it has to fit into the service which will most likely have a limited time frame.

As a eulogy is personal to you, it can be as formal or informal as you want it to be. Although a funeral is usually a sombre occasion, it is also a celebration of the life of the deceased. Many people like to share funny stories and anecdotes about the person who has passed away, which can help lighten the mood of what will likely be a difficult day for a lot of people.

Eulogies given at a funeral tend to bring comfort to family and friends who have lost a loved one. Every person at the funeral will have known the deceased a different way - family, friends, work colleagues - and may learn things they didn’t know about the deceased through different people’s eulogies.

A eulogy also gives family and friends the opportunity to say goodbye to the person who was so important to them.

Thank you for reading.

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