Thoughts on writing a eulogy
This is impossible. This is the hardest thing I've ever tried to do. I can't possibly do him justice. I wish I had a year to write and rewrite and rewrite this, not an hour or two tucked away in a coffee shop with my laptop ( Read more... )
First, take a deep breath. Make it two.
Second, I helped my uncle write my granddad's eulogy. Read the obituary, and see what you can take from that to use for what you are going to say. An other good place to start is make a brief outline of his life. When he was born, important milestones in his life, wedding, birth of children, etc. Once you've done that, speak to anyone you can who would know about that event. Example, ask a close family member or family friend about his wedding.
Third, and this may be the hardest part. Just stick to the basics. I know it's important to you, but there is no need to go into detail about every birthday, holiday, etc. Going into so much detail my just upset you as you try to read it. What you could do when you make a draft is include some of those things that you mentioned, and see how you could break it down a little. Generalize it so that everyone in the room can relate to have you are saying and really feel the part that they have played in the story of your grandpa's life.
I know you will be able to do it, Rew. You just need to step back and see the whole picture. You are his granddaughter, but who else will be there? Cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, close friends. Each one played a role in his life. I think that once you break it down, you will come up with something wonderful to say about your grandpa.
Good luck.
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