Even the most seasoned public speaker may find it nerve-racking to deliver a moving eulogy or write an obituary. We hope you find these tips helpful.
- Gather information from family, friends, and coworkers.
- Organize your thoughts by writing down your ideas and create an outline.
- Write it out or type your final speech. It's important to not go off the cuff and you'll want to remember the details.
- Review & revise & practice multiple times.
- Jokes can be appropriate but be sure to be respectful.
- Showing your emotions are perfectly acceptable.
- Have tissues and water ready.
Complete the obituary information form for us to create a simple obituary. You can also use the template laid out below for a more in-depth outline for creating your own obituary for your loved one.
TEMPLATE OUTLINE:
City name where they were born or resided.
Full Name of Deceased, Age, Date of death. Add a description if desired (such as "with family by their side").
Birthplace, date of birth, the son/daughter of (parents' names including mother's maiden in parenthesis). He/she attended _____ schools and graduated when and where. (Include military service if applicable).
Write a paragraph detailing the deceased employment over the years, any accomplishments, church affiliations, etc.
With this paragraph, you can describe hobbies, relationships with family and friends, and character qualities of the deceased.
He/ she was predeceased in death by - (The order suggested is parents, spouse or companion, children, grandchildren, siblings, and sibling-in-law)
He/ she is survived by - (The suggested order is parents, spouse, or companion, children and spouse or companion, grandchildren and their spouse or companion, siblings and spouse or companion, in laws, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins)
Include any service and burial information here.
Send your thanks here.
If donations are being taken in place of flowers, note that now.
