Just Get it Out
Don’t worry about what
exactly you are going to say. Study your outline closely and expand on your key
points by typing out your feelings. Just follow the structure of the outline
and let the ideas project themselves onto the paper.
One option is to pretend you’re
writing a letter to the deceased. In fact, some eulogies are written this way.
If it seems more natural this way, perhaps this is the way you should structure
the entire eulogy.
However you write, just make sure that you are writing! Make it your goal to
get words on the paper as quickly as possible.
Frame it
The beginning and end of
your eulogy are your two most important parts of the speech. The ideal beginning
captures the interest of the listeners and sets the tone of the remainder of
the speech.
Many eulogy endings also
re-highlight the beginnings. This creates a framing effect that is seen in many
poems, movies, songs, and other creative works. Creating a framing effect
reminds the listener that the end is near and it re-enunciates your intial
opening point. I highly recommend it.

