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EULOGIES & NOTICES
How do I write a eulogy? Gather information. Talk with family
Giving a meaningful, moving eulo- members, close friends and co-work-
gy can be a nerve-wracking situation ers to get important information on the
for even the most accomplished pub- deceased. Some important informa-
lic speaker, but it need not be. How tion to include in the eulogy is the per-
can you summarize somebody’s life sons family and other close relation-
in a few short minutes, while being ships, their education/career, hobbies
both somber and funny at the same or special interests, places the person
time? Writing and delivering a eulogy lived or travelled too, and any special
is a therapeutic tool to help deal with accomplishments they had.
your grief, and being chosen to give
a eulogy is an honor and should be Organize your thoughts. Jot down
treated that way. Here are some tips your ideas by whatever means are
for writing and delivering an eloquent most comfortable and familiar to you.
and memorable eulogy. Create an outline of your speech, and
fill in the information that you gath-
ered about the person.
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