The best way to start is to collect all the necessary biographical information about the person who has passed away and this can be done with a help of other family members, friends, co-workers. Part of life is death, and unfortunately in our lifetime we will all be faced with the death of a loved one.
You could look upon a eulogy as a funeral oration or tribute, but I rather like the idea of seeing as an opportunity to put in a good word for the loved one being honored. Choose something which is suits them from your point of view. Often times you will be able to get a discount or added services because you are being referred by a member of your church.
Once you are done with the writing, practice a few times in front of a family member, a friend, even a mirror will suffice. If you were best friends since high school or college, then talk about the good times you had and how he helped you during those years. A gentle, sincere hug or a shoulder to cry on is what a bereaved person needs to feel to know that he is not alone in his grief.
The eulogist has a chance to ease the pain of others by providing them with a picture of the best things about that person, something they can hold on to in the difficult days to follow. Keep in mind, when writing a eulogy, this type of speech should last anywhere from four to ten minutes.
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