- The word "eulogy" is derived from the word "eulogia," which means praise in Greek. Eulogy is generally a speech given in praise of a person or a thing. A general occasion for eulogy is usually a funeral and during a funeral, those present want to remember the deceased person.
- Most people who attend a funeral want to think good things about the person being eulogized. It is also thought that praising or eulogizing a person after death gives peace to the soul.
- A eulogy is usually presented by someone who had a close relationship to the person who died. Eulogy services are often available as part of the funeral package, but most people opt to do this themselves. A eulogy that is touching and is written from the presenter's heart is much more meaningful than a professionally written or presented eulogy.
- Eulogies are not necessarily limited to funerals. Since a eulogy is a tribute, it could be given on many occasions such as birthdays, weddings or promotion parties.
- If you have the opportunity to write a eulogy for somebody, there are several things to take into consideration. Being asked to eulogize someone is a true honor. This is your opportunity to bring back the memories of the person who is gone.
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Generally, a eulogy should include a person's age or date of birth, family relationships, education and career, hobbies or special interests, places the person lived and accomplishments.
Other features of a eulogy should include your specific relationship with the person, what you liked most about the person, something specific you know that he did for others, what kind of person he was and what others thought of him. - A eulogy should not be filled completely with grief. In many cultures, a eulogy is presented as a salute to a life well lived. Your tone and statements should convey your feelings and offer insight into the life of the person that you are eulogizing.
