Are you struggling to find the right words to say for a passed loved one?
As of now, around 1,800,000 million people died from the pandemic. Some of us are unfortunate enough to have had a loved one pass because of the disease. When this happens, we want to let people know how significant they have been in our lives, in memory of them.
This is where we have to give a good eulogy during their wake. However, writing a eulogy for your dearly departed can take an emotional toll on you. This can make it hard for you to create one that you deem worthy to describe your loved one.
To help you with this, we’ve written a short guide on how to write a eulogy below. Use this to help you through the process and deliver a speech to praise your loved one.
If you’re not sure where to start, it’s best to decide on the type of eulogy you’ll give. There are two types of eulogies that people give during a funeral. One is the life history of the deceased, while the other focuses on the memories shared by all.
Doing this can help you know what speech you’ll write for your loved one. A life history is often a good choice if many people are attending the funeral. You’ll want to let as many people know how good of a person they’ve been while they were alive.
You’ll also want to do this if the deceased has been a person of many accomplishments. You’ll want people to note what he’s done and how he’s helped a lot of people.
If you want it to be a more sentimental eulogy, though, giving shared memories is a good idea. It’s a good choice for small gatherings, as you’ll be able to include most of the people present. You can remind them of the good times that they’ve spent with the departed.
Once you’ve decided on a type, it’s time that you learn how to deliver it. Giving a eulogy is something that’s meant to be meaningful and touching. Avoid making it a formal speech as it will make your speech seem out of place.
Speak in a conversational tone, instead. This gives off a warm and welcoming tone during the funeral. This way, people won’t feel as if they’re intruding by attending the wake.
It’s also best that you speak in a personal manner. Avoid making it sound like you’re doing this because you’re forced to do it. Use words like “I’m thankful that…” to show that you appreciate the opportunity that you’re given.
Many people think that the more they talk about the departed, the more it will show that they’ve appreciated them. What they don’t know is that they can show the same appreciation and gratitude while keeping the speech short.
Dragging the speech on won’t accomplish anything. It will only make it look like you’re rambling. This will make people feel awkward and uncomfortable while you speak.
Keep the eulogy short, instead. Around five minutes should be enough for you to give a sweet and meaningful speech.
Give the reasons you admire them and what they’ve done to deserve your respect. Doing this is a great way to keep things short while showing people the greatness of the departed.
While giving the speech, don’t be afraid to show your emotions. You’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. People will understand what you’re going through and what you’re feeling.
Hiding your feelings will only make you seem cold and ungrateful. If you feel like crying, take a moment to compose yourself before continuing.
Letting your emotions show during the eulogy is also a great way to process grief. You’re sure to feel much better after you’ve given the speech.
It’s often a good idea to mix in some humor when delivering a eulogy. It doesn’t have to be a serious affair. Trying your best to give a few laughs to the listeners won’t appear disrespectful, at all.
Instead, it shows that the departed was good enough at heart for the family to be able to do this comfortably. It’s also a great way to bring out more positivity from the mourners.
If the departed is more into other forms of art, though, you can add those in during your speech. Reciting their favorite poems or quotes is a great way to show the kind of person they were at heart.
One thing you should never do is wing it when it comes to giving the speech. You’re sure to appear like you didn’t care enough at all to make a speech when you do this.
Practicing prepares you for the memories that you’ll remember as you speak. It’s a good way to process them before speaking in front of the mourners. You can also take this time to add whatever comes to your mind.
Most people don’t remember what they want to say until later on. Remember to write down what you think so you can commit it to memory. This way, you won’t forget what you want to say even if you lose your written copy.
To finish up, don’t forget to say thank you to all those who attended. They took the time out of their day to attend the funeral.
The least you could do is thank them as a group at the end of your speech. You can also thank them one by one as they exit the venue.
There’s no need for you to have a hard time thinking of the best way to send off your loved one. Use the guide above to write the perfect eulogy and show people why they deserve all the praise they’re getting.
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