Eulogy Resources
Why Eulogies are so Important
A eulogy composed and delivered by someone who loved the deceased is the key component of a meaningful memorial gathering.
Think about the funerals you’ve attended. What do you most remember? Wasn’t it the daughter’s speech about her mom’s life or the nephew’s series of stories about his Uncle? These speak directly to our hearts. We relate immediately to the speaker. They may make us cry, but this group experience will draw us together as a community and help us to acknowledge the life of our relative, friend or associate that has ended.
A heart-felt eulogy may cause us to reflect on our own lives and how we’re spending our time.
Often the eulogy is given by a clergy or celebrant who has never met the decedent let alone loved them. Although the clergy or celebrant may do an excellent job of interviewing family and friends and presenting an accurate and interesting eulogy, the intimacy of first hand knowledge and heart-felt attachment will be missing and can lead to disappointment.
It almost doesn’t matter what is said, the experience of someone who loved the decedent standing up and speaking on behalf of the departed is a powerful experience for both the speaker and the audience.
The personal eulogy is a gift to the departed and to those in the audience.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary life experience.