Eulogy and Tributes
Many people choose to write and deliver a eulogy, and this is a wonderful opportunity to deliver a Tribute in your own words. For people who would prefer to have a tribute written for them, there are several options available, either I can produce and deliver the tribute at the service, or I can create a transcript for you to deliver yourself.
Below is the sort of questions that might help you to think about writing a Tribute or Eulogy for your loved one.
In a few words describe the personality of your loved one. (there are some descriptive words at the bottom of this page for inspiration)
Describe his family tree, naming important people in his life.
Talk a little bit about her history -
When was she born? Where was she born? what was happening in the news at the time?
What was his family background, for instance what did her parents do for a living?
Did he have any brothers or sisters?
What sort of childhood did she have?
Are there any stories from his early life that he would later recall with fondness?
What sort of education did he have?
Did he excel at any particular subject?
When she left school what was her working career?
Is there Further Education that should be mentioned?
Did they have a military life, national service or wartime experiences?
Was he decorated for his service?
Did she keep any life long friends from childhood?
Describe any notable places where he worked, any promotions, and achievements.?
Now talk about her personal life, if she was married how did she meet her partner?
What was their courtship like?
When did they get married? and where?
Where did they honeymoon?
Where did they set up home?
Did her home change?
Has she lived in many places?
Talk about his role as a parent, and include any memories from the children.
Bring in any partners of the children, and their welcome and relationship with the family and your loved one.
Talk about the grand-children, great-grandchildren, and include their memories.
Now talk about the things that made her happy.
Are there any places that will remind you of them?
Are there places where she loved to go on holiday, and what sort of holidays did she enjoy?
Are there any special times or celebrations?
Are there any special people that you would like to mention, friendships for instance?
How about hobbies and leisure time?
Did he enjoy the arts - the theatre, the cinema, the television, music, drama or dance?
Is there anything that She really didn't like at all?
Did he have strong political, religious or local interests?
Did she join any clubs, organisations, societies or charities?
Finally you might want to speak about the end of his life, if he was brave, and how he would wish to be remembered.
Do you wish to mention hospitals, nursing homes or care staff, people who went out of their way to care for your loved one at the end of their life?
Did your loved one have any sayings,
You may choose to add some final wishes from the heart.
Below are some words that you might find inspiring when describing your loved one.
ADJECTIVES , NOUNS, VERBS, or PHRASES. and QUOTES
Many people choose to write and deliver a eulogy, and this is a wonderful opportunity to deliver a Tribute in your own words. For people who would prefer to have a tribute written for them, there are several options available, either I can produce and deliver the tribute at the service, or I can create a transcript for you to deliver yourself.
Below is the sort of questions that might help you to think about writing a Tribute or Eulogy for your loved one.
In a few words describe the personality of your loved one. (there are some descriptive words at the bottom of this page for inspiration)
Describe his family tree, naming important people in his life.
Talk a little bit about her history -
When was she born? Where was she born? what was happening in the news at the time?
What was his family background, for instance what did her parents do for a living?
Did he have any brothers or sisters?
What sort of childhood did she have?
Are there any stories from his early life that he would later recall with fondness?
What sort of education did he have?
Did he excel at any particular subject?
When she left school what was her working career?
Is there Further Education that should be mentioned?
Did they have a military life, national service or wartime experiences?
Was he decorated for his service?
Did she keep any life long friends from childhood?
Describe any notable places where he worked, any promotions, and achievements.?
Now talk about her personal life, if she was married how did she meet her partner?
What was their courtship like?
When did they get married? and where?
Where did they honeymoon?
Where did they set up home?
Did her home change?
Has she lived in many places?
Talk about his role as a parent, and include any memories from the children.
Bring in any partners of the children, and their welcome and relationship with the family and your loved one.
Talk about the grand-children, great-grandchildren, and include their memories.
Now talk about the things that made her happy.
Are there any places that will remind you of them?
Are there places where she loved to go on holiday, and what sort of holidays did she enjoy?
Are there any special times or celebrations?
Are there any special people that you would like to mention, friendships for instance?
How about hobbies and leisure time?
Did he enjoy the arts - the theatre, the cinema, the television, music, drama or dance?
Is there anything that She really didn't like at all?
Did he have strong political, religious or local interests?
Did she join any clubs, organisations, societies or charities?
Finally you might want to speak about the end of his life, if he was brave, and how he would wish to be remembered.
Do you wish to mention hospitals, nursing homes or care staff, people who went out of their way to care for your loved one at the end of their life?
Did your loved one have any sayings,
You may choose to add some final wishes from the heart.
Below are some words that you might find inspiring when describing your loved one.
ADJECTIVES , NOUNS, VERBS, or PHRASES. and QUOTES