How to Write a Eulogy for a Grandmother
A Message for Her Children

If you are wondering how to write a eulogy for a grandmother, then you are in a bad spot.  you have lost a loved one and have been asked to write a farewell speech for them.  You are being asked to close out a life.  It may be an honor, but it is hardly easy.

Your memories of your grandmother are probably not of when she was young.  Some of the audience may have known her longer than you.  Their memories of what she liked and hated could differ from your own.  But you were chosen to give her eulogy for a reason: You knew her very well.  And age can do nothing to what is inside a person.  Just speak from your heart and you will do great.

So, what are some tips to write a eulogy for your grandmother?

Plan, Plan, Plan

When you arrive to give your speech, you will not be in the best frame of mind.  To deal with all the emotions and stress, it is important to have your speech planned beforehand.  Here are some tips on how to structure the information:

●    Start by telling everyone who you are and how you knew your grandmother.
It is possible that not everyone will know who you are.  Discussing your relationship helps establish why you are the one to give the speech.

●    Use index cards to list talking points
This is a technique that is common when giving other types of speeches.  Figure out what you want to say first.  Write it down word for word.  Use that copy to create an outline of the speech.  Transfer that outline to index cards.  Just use a small fragment of what you want to say, just enough to prompt you with what you want to say next.

What to Say

If you are struggling with what to say during your speech, try relating a story.  Choose something that all those who knew her can relate to.  A good story can make it feel like she is still alive and up to her usual hijinks.  It should inspire warm memories of her life, who she was, and what she believed in.

But don’t limit yourself to a story.  If she loved a particular song or poem, you could read that too.  Art is often a window into one’s soul.  You know the person; come up with something they would consider appropriate.

It is a good idea to finish off your speech by mentioning something that you have learned from the deceased.  it doesn’t have to be profound, just something that you will carry around with you for the rest of your life.  A person’s actions can outlive them, and it is god for the family to hear that their loved one made a difference.

Eulogies are Hard

Eulogies are difficult.  You are emotional, the audience is emotional, and the speech is meant to be a closure to a life.  It is easy to feel like you aren’t worthy of summing up an entire person.  But no one really is; we just do the best we can.  And don’t worry if you get emotional during the speech: the audience will understand.  Just do your best, and look in your heart.  Deep inside you know how to write a eulogy for your Grandmother.

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