A Eulogy to Remember
Now You Can Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps…
Your guide to creating a great eulogy even if you don’t know where to start and you hate public speaking; and there’s even a 30 minute option in case you’re really pushed for time)
By Kevin Burch BSc MSc PGCE MPNLP. Here’s what he has to say ….
“You like me, have lost someone special, with all that means for you, and all the feelings it brings, and you naturally want to deliver a funeral speech – a eulogy – which honors that person’s memory in the right way.
Right now that may seem a daunting task, and yet please know that giving this eulogy can be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done in your life. And, with the right guidance, it can also be simple.
How do I know? Because I have been in your shoes. I have sat in your place, and I know how you’re feeling.
Not only have you lost a loved one, but now you’re sitting here, the clock is ticking and you have yet more things you need to do at this difficult time.”
Memorials
It is important to most people to have a lasting memorial to remember their loved ones. A memorial provides a place to visit, to lay flowers or to just sit and remember.
There are lots of memorials to choose from for the cemetary as well as for cremation, there are also special memorials for children. Here is a selection of companies specialising in memorials:
- Co-operative Funeralcare
- Memorials of Distinction
- McGarry Memorials – based in Manchester, UK
As well as the traditional memorials there are other ways to remember a loved one. The most popular way is to donate money in the memory of someone special, you can do that here:
- Barnardos.org.uk – donote in memory
- The Woodlands Trust – dedicate a tree
Another way to remember is to create online memorials, here are a few popular sites:
- GoneTooSoon is a not-for-profit organisation which enables anyone to create a free online memorial, leave a lasting tribute or light a candle for a much loved relative or friend who has passed away.
- MuchLoved is a registered charity working for bereaved people worldwide. We are here to help you create sensitive, personalised and lasting memorial websites in memory of your loved ones.
- Light up a Life – This site aims to provide you with a full listing of the hundreds of community-based ‘Light up a Life’ events which will be taking place across the country this winter. Light up a Life is the name given to a series of special events organised by local hospices. These events offer an opportunity to remember, celebrate and light a candle in memory of a loved one. By entering the postcode or place name and clicking on the search button on the right, you will find full details of the Light up a Life events taking place in your area. You can also use this website to light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one.
Raw Garden are an online gardening company who also sell Memorial Benches. Commemmorating a loved one, a charitable donation or just a personalised gift, Raw Garden can supply a range of top quality benches from £185.94 to £699.99 that will stand the test of time as well as tribute! Click here to see more details.
