The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.
Have you recently lost someone close and now been asked to present the eulogy to all the family and friends?
Please don’t panic, I have some good news for you that will without doubt make it much easier for you.
It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.
I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.
In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.
You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…
Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.
Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.
That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.
It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.
“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!
I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.
I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”
Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.
Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.
The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.
That’s the beauty of "How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps"- It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.
Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.
His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.
…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).
Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:
Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.
The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).
What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.
How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:
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