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Tip Sheet - Create a Eulogy

A eulogy is the tribute which is given to honour someone’s life. Usually a family member or close friend is asked to do this and there may be more than one tribute in order to cover different aspects of the person’s life.

Eulogies may cover everything from early childhood, school days, career, family life – parents, siblings, marriage, children and grandchildren to personal qualities, hobbies, club memberships and highlights throughout the lifetime.

For a eulogy with a difference, here’s an idea. Complete these statements and you’ll have a really good picture of someone’s personality, their likes and dislikes – you’ll not only jog memories, you’ll create some laughs, brighten the mood and maybe even surprise a few people.

His/her nick name
His/her favourite food
His/her favourite sport
His/her favourite holiday place
His/her favourite book
His/her favourite song or singer
His/her favourite actor
His/her favourite saying
His/her favourite piece of advice
His/her favourite colour
His/her favourite pastime
His/her favourite TV show or movie
His/her favourite pet
His/her favourite dessert
His/her favourite joke
His/her best advice
And now to balance the books, you might want to add …..
His/her most annoying habit
His/her pet aversion
His/her least favourite person on TV
His/her greatest fear
His/her most embarrassing moment

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