Eulogy Writing Tips
Posted on August 27, 2008
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The deliverance of the Eulogy is one of the highlight of a funeral. This is the moment where every surviving family members and friends reflects on the life, accomplishment and some anecdotes about the life of the deceased person. It is fitting that the eulogy speech should be written and then spoken straight from the speaker’s heart.
The main purpose of eulogy is to find something to celebrate and remember about the life of the deceased person. Write something about his achievements, dreams, fascinations and fond memories shared with the deceased person that will forever endear more the deceased person’s memory to those present at the funeral. The eulogy that you will write should include other snippets about the person’s life …
Funeral Poems
Posted on August 27, 2008
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Funerals and the many customs associated with marking the passing of a loved one allow people to express sadness over their loss. During times of grief and change, people often turn to different forms of art to help them heal and to express their pain. Usually, a close friend or family member is asked to deliver a memorial speech, also called a eulogy to honor the deceased. Today, a eulogy can take the form of a speech, a letter and even a poem. Writing a funeral poem as part of a eulogy, to display at the visitation or for your own comfort allows you to use the art of language to convey what you’re feeling.
Writing a funeral poem If you …
Eulogy Quotes and Sayings about Death ~ S to W
Posted on August 27, 2008
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~Samuel Butler~
To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead.
~Seneca~
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
~Sigmund Freud~
The goal of all life is death.
~Socrates~
Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.
~Susan Ertz, Anger in the Sky~
Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
~Steven Stiles~
God made death so we’d know when to stop.
~Steven Wright~
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
~Stewart Alsop~
A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it is wrong, as well as useless, …