Using a token of praise as a writing guide

When asked to give a compliment, a good place to start is to get a sample of the compliment for reference. There are several sources where it can be purchased. The bookstore or library section where books on dealing with grief and death are worth visiting. These books may have a chapter or two on examples of praise appropriate for a family member or a close friend or relative. It is also possible to find good samples on the Internet.

There are various samples of eulogies that are often written based on one’s relationship to the deceased. The eulogy written for a family member is very likely to have a different tone or a variety of emotions involved compared to one that was written for a business partner. Eulogies also differ in writing styles: some are written as standard speeches, while others are in the form of poems. Also, depending on the type of person the deceased was, the eulogy can be very serious or have a touch of humor.

After choosing the eulogy sample to model your speech, care should be taken that the sample is used for reference only. It does not seem correct to copy word for word from the piece, even if everything one wants to say is already expressed in the sample. A good eulogy should include memorable events in the life shared with the deceased and highlight the qualities for which that person is known.

With that, you should be on your way to writing a great speech.