Funeral memorials may seem predictable, at least from an American perspective. Here in the U.S., planning a funeral involves finding a suitable church or other location, writing a eulogy, inviting guests and selecting a funeral plot, among other common practices.
As you work through the grieving process, it’s natural to feel like the whole world is shifting under your feet. In such times, it’s healing to keep a reminder of your loved one nearby. Traditionally, that reminder came in the form of a gravestone.
Nothing is more heartbreaking than the death of a child, no matter what age they were at the time of their departure. Writing a eulogy for a young person can be a hard task, especially if one was close to this individual. Preparing what to say in advance can make the job of writing and delivering a eulogy a little easier when one’s mind is clouded with grief and anxiety.
The eulogy and funeral elegy are often staples of many different kinds of memorial services. Most people almost exclusively associate a eulogy or elegy with the passing of a friend or loved one. While it is true that the modern versions are indeed most often used to lament someone’s death, the two distinct literary styles have a long and surprising history.
