| Nothing is as unimaginable as the death of a child. | | | | Flipping through photo albums may remind you of |
| Whether the child is very young or is an adult child, it is | | | | important things to mention about this child. A eulogy is |
| a parent’s worst nightmare. | | | | more your personal thoughts and remembrances from |
| | | | | your point of view. You may want to ask others for |
| If you are delivering a eulogy for a child you may wish | | | | their stories and memories. You should see some |
| for a more traditional funeral speech. Such a speech | | | | repetition in your notes and this will lead to the main |
| must be written with care, sensitivity and warmth. Your | | | | theme. |
| eulogy should aim to touch the hearts of all and include | | | | |
| insights which will help those that are present to gather | | | | Begin to organize your content. Outline the eulogy in |
| strength. | | | | these steps: |
| | | | | I. A beginning to establish your theme. |
| A eulogy for a young child taken suddenly is usually | | | | II. A middle section to build on your theme with personal |
| delivered by relative or family friend. This speech | | | | stories, information, quotes, comments, sayings, poems |
| seeks to sum up many of the feelings of despair, | | | | and other content. This information should make up |
| anger, confusion and sorrow, which accompany the | | | | 90% of the eulogy. |
| sudden death of a small child. | | | | III. A short conclusion to summarize your thoughts and |
| | | | | restate your theme. |
| 1. Write everything down so you don't ramble, and try | | | | |
| to keep the eulogy less than 10 minutes | | | | Key tips: Keep it short, 4-8 minutes long, and 3-7 typed |
| | | | | pages. |
| 2. Share upbeat recollections; don't exacerbate the | | | | Type it out using 14 pt type so it’s easy to read. |
| sorrow and weeping | | | | Vary sentence length. |
| | | | | Number the pages. |
| 3. Don't just talk about your relationship with the | | | | Practice the eulogy aloud and time yourself. |
| deceased; mention other friends and relatives | | | | Keep the content in good taste and keep it positive. |
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| 4. Give a copy of the eulogy to someone else, who | | | | Sometimes such feelings of grief will pour out onto |
| can take over if you break down | | | | paper, sometimes not. This is a time that is so flooded |
| | | | | with emotion that is unpredictable. These guidelines will |
| Gather information. Jot down as many personal notes | | | | be extremely beneficial for you when the time comes. |
| about the deceased as possible. Look at photos. | | | | |