Eulogies, Elegies & Speeches of Remembrance
A Eulogy is a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently, a funeral oration. An Elegy is a mournful poem; a lament for the dead. A memorial speech is a final farewell to someone who has died. This section provides helpful information and resources for writing memorable funeral or memorial speeches.
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President Bush Remarks at President Ford's Funeral Service
This is the text of the eulogy delivered by President George W. Bush for former President Gerald R. Ford during the Funeral Service held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 2, 2007.
This is the text of the eulogy delivered by President George W. Bush for former President Gerald R. Ford during the Funeral Service held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 2, 2007.
Vice President’s Remarks at the State Funeral of Former President Gerald R. Ford
This is the text of the eulogy delivered for former President Gerald R. Ford by Vice President Dick Cheney during the State Funeral ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, December 30, 2006. Vice President Cheney served as President Ford's Chief of Staff during Ford's administration.
This is the text of the eulogy delivered for former President Gerald R. Ford by Vice President Dick Cheney during the State Funeral ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Saturday, December 30, 2006. Vice President Cheney served as President Ford's Chief of Staff during Ford's administration.
Examples of Eulogies, Memorial Speeches and Tributes
There are many different types or styles of eulogies, memorial speeches or memorial tributes. The type chosen will depend on the person being remembered, the nature of the death and the occasion for the eulogy. This article looks at some of the common types or styles with examples from notable speeches or tributes.
There are many different types or styles of eulogies, memorial speeches or memorial tributes. The type chosen will depend on the person being remembered, the nature of the death and the occasion for the eulogy. This article looks at some of the common types or styles with examples from notable speeches or tributes.
Toast to the Immortal Memory
The Toast to the Immortal Memory is a longstanding traditional toast both for Scotland's National Poet Robert Burns and Britain's Naval War Hero Lord Admiral Nelson. Toasting the Immortal Memory of someone who has died is actually a very appropriate and inspiring way of remembering that person's life. Information is given on how to propose your own Immortal Memory Toast.
The Toast to the Immortal Memory is a longstanding traditional toast both for Scotland's National Poet Robert Burns and Britain's Naval War Hero Lord Admiral Nelson. Toasting the Immortal Memory of someone who has died is actually a very appropriate and inspiring way of remembering that person's life. Information is given on how to propose your own Immortal Memory Toast.
How to Write a Eulogy - How to Deliver a Memorable Memorial Speech
A eulogy is an oral memorial given in memory of or paying tribute to someone who has died. The speech is usually given at a funeral or memorial service. This article provides useful information and resources that will help you to write a eulogy and deliver a memorable memorial speech, a final farewell gift.
A eulogy is an oral memorial given in memory of or paying tribute to someone who has died. The speech is usually given at a funeral or memorial service. This article provides useful information and resources that will help you to write a eulogy and deliver a memorable memorial speech, a final farewell gift.
What Information Do I Need When Writing a Eulogy?
The many details needed when writing a eulogy are similar to that used when writing the obituary. It usually includes general information about the person such as age, family work and/or career details, hobbies places the person has lived and special events or accomplishments in the person's life. Also included is a useful chart to help in organizing the details.
The many details needed when writing a eulogy are similar to that used when writing the obituary. It usually includes general information about the person such as age, family work and/or career details, hobbies places the person has lived and special events or accomplishments in the person's life. Also included is a useful chart to help in organizing the details.
How Can I Organize a Eulogy?
After collecting all of the information about the person's life, the next task is deciding how to organize the facts, stories, memories and notable details into a eulogy or memorial, memorial speech.
After collecting all of the information about the person's life, the next task is deciding how to organize the facts, stories, memories and notable details into a eulogy or memorial, memorial speech.
Well Chosen Words: How to Write a Eulogy
From Cooperative Funeralcare comes a beautifully written and illustrated online e-booklet, Well Chosen Words, How to Write a Eulogy, available at no cost as a downloadable PDF file or for those in the U.K., as a paper booklet. This 16-page guide was developed as a resource for bereaved families who want to know how to write a eulogy.
From Cooperative Funeralcare comes a beautifully written and illustrated online e-booklet, Well Chosen Words, How to Write a Eulogy, available at no cost as a downloadable PDF file or for those in the U.K., as a paper booklet. This 16-page guide was developed as a resource for bereaved families who want to know how to write a eulogy.
(PDF File) Useful Information for Writing a Eulogy
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information needed when planning and writing a eulogy. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information needed when planning and writing a eulogy. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
Eulogy
Definition of a Eulogy
Definition of a Eulogy
Poems for Funerals from The Academy of American Poets
This page is a special collection of poems written for funerals, selected by the Academy of American Poets. These "elegiac" poems reflect on loss, grief, death, and mortality in a variety of different verse forms, such as the ode, epitaph, and eulogy.
This page is a special collection of poems written for funerals, selected by the Academy of American Poets. These "elegiac" poems reflect on loss, grief, death, and mortality in a variety of different verse forms, such as the ode, epitaph, and eulogy.
Elegies from The Academy of American Poets
The traditional elegy (poem) mirror three stages of loss. First, there is a lament, where the speaker expresses grief and sorrow, then praise and admiration of the idealized dead, and finally consolation and solace. This Elegy collection is from the American Academy of Poets.
The traditional elegy (poem) mirror three stages of loss. First, there is a lament, where the speaker expresses grief and sorrow, then praise and admiration of the idealized dead, and finally consolation and solace. This Elegy collection is from the American Academy of Poets.
Readings, Prayers and Spiritual Resources
From Hospice Net a collection of readings, prayers and spiritual resources from different religious traditions for those keeping vigil and giving care. The selection reflects on God's presence in death and dying. These readings were selected to affirm the common struggle with death and a need for God's comfort and assurance.
From Hospice Net a collection of readings, prayers and spiritual resources from different religious traditions for those keeping vigil and giving care. The selection reflects on God's presence in death and dying. These readings were selected to affirm the common struggle with death and a need for God's comfort and assurance.
Poetry on the End of Life from Exploring Death in America
From the NPR's series on The End of Life: Exploring Death in America in their section on Poetry, a selection of poems dealing with terminal illness, symptom management, bereavement, grief, and medical and social policy relating to the care of the terminally ill. Their extensive website covers death in all its aspects.
From the NPR's series on The End of Life: Exploring Death in America in their section on Poetry, a selection of poems dealing with terminal illness, symptom management, bereavement, grief, and medical and social policy relating to the care of the terminally ill. Their extensive website covers death in all its aspects.
Farewell Poems from The Academy of American Poets
This collection of Farewell poems is from the Academy of American Poets. Poets have written farewells for many reasons. Many of these Goodbyes to lovers, friends and family are suitable for use in funerals and memorials.
This collection of Farewell poems is from the Academy of American Poets. Poets have written farewells for many reasons. Many of these Goodbyes to lovers, friends and family are suitable for use in funerals and memorials.