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"The writing and reading of a eulogy is, above all, the simple and elegant search for small truths. It can be surprisingly difficult, to take notice of the smallest, most unpolished details of a life and set them up for us to stare at in the wonder of recognition."
How do you begin writing a eulogy? Editor Carol DeChant explains. "Obituaries are usually mini-biographies, focused on what a person did, but the eulogy is much deeper, more about who the person was. It's meant for the select group of people who knew and cared for that person, or who care for the survivors."
Christina Ianzito offers these suggestions; many of them come from Garry Schaeffer's book, A Labor of Love: How to Write a Eulogy .
Unless you're a seasoned public speaker, delivering a eulogy can be a scary, emotionally trying time. It is recommended that you:
If you have any doubts about your ability to perform in front of an audience, consider appointing a backup person to fill in for you. Or, you may ask someone else to take over the duty of reading the eulogy aloud on your behalf.
"Giving a eulogy is good for you. Period." says author, Tom Chiarella. "It may hurt to write it. And reading it? For some, that's the worst part. The world might spin a little, and everything familiar to you might fade for a few minutes. But remember to remind yourself, as you stand there, that you are the lucky one. And that's not because you aren't dead. You were selected. You get to stand, face the group, the family, the world, and add it up. You're being asked to do something at the very moment when nothing can be done. You get the last word in the attempt to define the outlines of a life."
All you need to do is search online for "best eulogies" or simply "eulogies" - you'll be directed to literally dozens of videos and articles. This is a beautiful example:
Sources:
Chiarella, Tom, How to Give a Eulogy
Ianzito, Christina, How to Write a Eulogy
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