How to give a eulogy

feminazis_stalk_me · 2015-03-25T08:57:40+00:00

It doesn't matter - that person is dead. All that matters is how the eulogy makes the ones they left behind feel. Talk up the deceases, omit their bad habits and character flaws and make up something about how they taught you X and how you learned the value of Y directly from them while they graced the earth with their presence.

fnordsnord · 2015-03-25T14:51:57+00:00

Like a Best Man Speech, a eulogy should never include the phrase "This one time, in Tijuana . . ."

T_H_E_T_R_U_T_H · 2015-03-25T18:02:35+00:00

I've done a few.

It's best to reflect on the best parts of their life. Bring up the negative aspects in a humorous light. Tell a personal story. If you're religious say something about whichever afterlife you believe in. If you aren't, but your family/friends are, say something about it anyway.

I find it best to shoot from the hip. Keep an index card for talking points and brainstorm before and during the service. Keep it short.,

RPthrowaway123 · 2015-03-25T16:14:57+00:00

Talk about them. A eulogy really has to cone from within - no one can write it for you.

Title	How to give a eulogy
Author	AlphaFux_BetaBucks
Upvotes	5
Comments	6
Date	March 25, 2015 3:34 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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