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.