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Anyone here every give a eulogy?
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:16 pm
I've been asked by my mom to give my dad's at his upcoming memorial mass. I've never given one, and usually, i'm pretty good with speeches but I'm not sure where to start. I'm having trouble putting stuff down on paper.
I know to hit on his accomplishments and hobbies, etc. Just looking for some insight.
I know to hit on his accomplishments and hobbies, etc. Just looking for some insight.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:19 pm to Black
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I'm not sure where to start
Start by smiling and then you will find that the writing will comr naturally. I have heard some wonderful eulogies over the years and the best ones are those that make people smile and remember the good times.
This post was edited on 2/2/15 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:20 pm to PapaPogey
I tried, but didn't make it through. Never will do it again.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:20 pm to Black
I ain't ready yet. Hope to keep my perfect record going. Knocks on wood.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:21 pm to Black
I was prepared to give one for my dad incase my mom had stumbled upon her words or couldn't go through with it. He passed away almost three weeks ago, my mom however said everything I could have and more. I am sorry to hear for your loss. It sucks but it will get better each day
This post was edited on 2/2/15 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:21 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I've seen grown arse men lose it up at the alter and have to take a few moments. Always an emotional deal.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:22 pm to Black
When you go to get up, tell your wife to hold your beer. Start with a joke and then memories of something personal to you that could possibly hit home to the masses. Like a piece of advice he gave you. Talk of the good times and then once you're done, crank out an exaggerated pelvic thrust and say "dad would understand"
Drop mic.
Drop mic.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:22 pm to RogerTheShrubber
If I am asked to give it must mean I was close to this person. I don't think I would do very good. I have problems just going to funerals.
This post was edited on 2/2/15 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:22 pm to Black
Sorry for your loss. I know I wouldn't be able to make it through. GL
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:22 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I tried, but didn't make it through
My fear. I'm a crier. Probably not the best idea, but i was asked. Hope i can put some things down on index cards as place holders and push through
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purpleleaf
much appreciated
This post was edited on 2/2/15 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:23 pm to Black
I had to give one for my grandfather. I started thinking about memories that stood out to me and wrote those down, then developed it from there. Those are the things that stay with me, thats what you should share.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:24 pm to Black
I did for my dad. your his son, open up your heart and you'll know what you want to tell people about him.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:24 pm to Black
My brother and I wrote one. But there was no way either of us could hold it together to actually read it. Had to get someone else to read it for us.
Just talk about the man. Tell things everyone knew about him and then tell some things that only people close to him knew. A funny story or 2 thrown in is always great.
Just talk about the man. Tell things everyone knew about him and then tell some things that only people close to him knew. A funny story or 2 thrown in is always great.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:25 pm to Black
Just cry it out man, it's good for you. Good luck and sorry about your loss
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:25 pm to Black
Speak from the heart.
Tell some personal stories that others might not know.
Thank everyone for their support.
Gave eulogy for my maternal grandfather and my father. Speech for my Pawpaw Was tough. I could not even tell you what I said for my dad's funeral. Totally winged it. Was still in a total haze of despair and disbelief.
Tell some personal stories that others might not know.
Thank everyone for their support.
Gave eulogy for my maternal grandfather and my father. Speech for my Pawpaw Was tough. I could not even tell you what I said for my dad's funeral. Totally winged it. Was still in a total haze of despair and disbelief.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:26 pm to Black
Write about everything that your dad that makes you smile. Mention the fact that your dad has made you become the man you are today. Mention the fact that your dad is in a more peaceful place and he can watch over everybody he loves eternally and can love them unconditionally now more than he ever could while he was alive
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:26 pm to Black
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know to hit on his accomplishments and hobbies, etc. Just looking for some insight.
I did my dad's a couple of years ago - outline it for sure.
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i'm pretty good with speeches
Unless your dad would have wanted you to "give a speech" - don't do that. Tell a story, instead. Tell the story he would want you to tell.
(Probably)
1. Where he came from - 2. the environment that shaped him - 3. the things he accomplished - 4. the things he enjoyed - 5. and what he leaves behind.
That was my rough outline and I think it went fairly well. Don't be a slave to a chronological narrative and don't just recite his resume like he's applying for a job. Capture at least 1 or 2 funny things and 1 or 2 bittersweet things (for tone) - unless that would be inappropriate for his personality then skew it one way or the other.
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:27 pm to lsucoonass
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lsucoonass
my ole man passed around the same time as yours
Posted on 2/2/15 at 1:27 pm to Chad504boy
Write some stuff down and practice it (not a speech though).....the reason is it will take a little of the "emotion" off it when you have to do it for real. Second, like someone else said, make a joke or 2 about something you and your Dad shared. IF you and your Dad ever had a beer together, take one up there with you. It's an emotional time but talk about all the good shite you 2 had together.
This post was edited on 2/2/15 at 1:28 pm
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