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What Are Some Ideas for a Unique Eulogy?
The types of funeral and memorial services people are choosing to hold for their loved ones have evolved over the past decade, and so, too, has the kind of eulogies […]
The types of funeral and memorial services people are choosing to hold for their loved ones have evolved over the past decade, and so, too, has the kind of eulogies they choose to give. Once a solemn speech given by a member of the clergy or a family member of the person who died, eulogies today are as varied as the people delivering them. Many families are choosing to have a number of speakers, each of whom offers their own unique perspective on the loved one’s life. This allows for a long list of different “takes” on the traditional eulogy, as is apparent from the many ways to approach a eulogy shown below.
- Read lyrics from a song that had special meaning to your loved one. You can even sing the song if you’re so inclined. Check out our Healing Library for song lyrics to express your feelings.
- Read a poem that your loved one liked, or one that reminds you of them. Our SevenPonds Healing Library has a selection of poems perfect for a eulogy.
- Tell a funny story about the person being celebrated that highlights something unique about their personality.
- Read a letter the person being celebrated wrote to you.
- Write a letter to the person being honored, and read it aloud.
- Bring a meaningful object (souvenir from a trip, a gift received, something they made), and talk about the memories it sparks in you.
- Bring along a laptop to project on photos or videos on a wall of special moments with your loved one, and talk about what they mean to you
- Start with one of the loved one’s favorite quotes and talk about why they thought it was important or valuable.
- Wear an item of clothing that was important to the person being celebrated and talk about what it meant to them and why.
- If the person being honored was fond of humor, start the eulogy with their favorite joke and sprinkle some humor throughout your talk.
- Show items they handmade as their hobby or profession to explain the passion they had for the subject matter.
Most importantly, a eulogy should be an honest and heartfelt reflection on the life of the person who died, and not just what they did, but who they were. Any ideas you have that help others recall the true essence of your loved one are bound to make your eulogy a success.
Sources
“What is a eulogy?” https://www.legacy.com/advice/what-is-a-eulogy/
