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Eulogy Template (Free Download) + Outline & Tips

July 25, 2023November 7, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

If you are looking for a eulogy template, you’ve come to the right place.

Some eulogy templates exist online for you to consider, but we’re going to make it easy for you. We have included everything you need to create your best eulogy right here. Authored by a professional eulogy writer, these two eulogy templates will help you honor your loved one with a simple outline and easy writing process.

In this article we will provide you with:

A simple eulogy template for you to easily download, fill in the blanks, and print. Once you fill in your answers, it will be (just about) ready to read. Keep in mind that this template is for an adult, and extremely general. You may want to tweak it more toward the personality of your loved one before speaking it at the funeral.

A detailed eulogy outline. This “template” is not for copying and filling in answers, but rather it contains descriptions of the different parts that are usually included in eulogies. The writing will still be up to you, so this option is much more personal. If that’s what you’re looking for, we are just glad we can help!

10 Types of Funeral Services, Ceremonies, and Events

July 25, 2023October 24, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

In the United States, there are many different types of funeral services and ceremonies. It can be difficult to keep them all straight in your head, or even to differentiate between the various terms.

In this article, we hope to shed some light on 10 of the most common types of funeral services and related events in the English-speaking world. We’ll list and define each ceremony, and also add some detail on what to expect at each of them.

How to Deliver a Eulogy

July 25, 2023October 3, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

Let’s talk about delivering the eulogy speech at a funeral.

A friend or loved one of yours has just passed away. You have been approached and asked to give the eulogy at his or her memorial service. Of course you agree to do so; what an honor it would be!

While it’s no easy task to write and deliver a eulogy, you are determined to do it, and do it well.

But how?

Well, you have come to the right place!

What Is a Visitation? Etiquette, Expectations, & More

July 25, 2023September 5, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What is a visitation? What’s the difference between a visitation and a viewing, or a wake for that matter?

Most importantly, what should you expect?

If you’ve recently suffered the loss of a friend, acquaintance or co-worker, you may get invited to a visitation. Of course you’re planning to attend the funeral, but what about this other event – should you go? Would it be bad not to go?

Let’s answer these questions and more.

21 Best Funeral Songs for Grandpa

July 25, 2023August 22, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

The 21 Best Funeral Songs for Grandpa is part of our series covering the best and most popular songs for funerals. Read the main article here. You will find a list of the top 100 funeral songs, music by genre, and much more. Below, we expand on the best songs for your grandpa.

Grandfathers hold a special place in our hearts. From the time you were little until now, he has always been there, cheering you on wherever you are in life’s journey. Because the bond you have with your grandpa is strong, it goes without saying that when the time comes for you to say goodbye to him, the pain is very real, and it is very deep.

Your grandpa raised your father or your mother along with your aunts and uncles. He may have even raised you. He was such a strong, yet loving figure in your life, and now it is up to you to pick a playlist for his funeral.

Where do you even begin to look? What songs could possibly come close to honoring his life and the legacy he leaves behind?

Well, you have come to the right place.

Should I Attend Both the Wake and the Funeral?

July 25, 2023August 8, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

In this article, we’re going to answer the question, “Should I attend both the wake and the funeral?” In doing so, we’ll tell you what these two memorial events are and talk about the difference between a wake and a funeral.

Let’s say that someone you know has just passed away. You are planning on going to the funeral, and perhaps attending the viewing the night before. Then you receive a call or email from the family of the deceased. They provide you additional details for the wake.

What Is a Columbarium Niche?

July 25, 2023July 25, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

A columbarium niche is a display vault in a wall or structure specifically designed to hold cremation urns. It’s a stately choice for a final disposition available at many cemeteries, churches, and funeral homes.

In this article, we’re going to answer the question, “What is a columbarium niche.” In doing so, you will learn everything you need to know about columbarium niches.

Eulogy vs Obituary: What’s the Difference?

July 25, 2023July 4, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Eulogy vs obituary… which should you use, and what do they mean? If you are unsure, you may have used either word incorrectly. Maybe you even thought they meant the same thing, and so used them interchangeably.

Well, rest assured you are definitely not the only one who has! Read on to learn more about the differences between a eulogy and an obituary.

What do I need to buy from the funeral home?

July 25, 2023May 28, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What do you have to buy from the funeral home, and what can you get elsewhere?

Most people do not realize that you can shop around for just about every product and service related to a funeral.

Funeral Etiquette: An Essential Guide for What to Say & Do

September 29, 2023May 22, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Let’s talk about funeral etiquette.

Attending a funeral isn’t something that happens every day. What are you supposed to say and do? And perhaps more importantly, what are you not supposed to say and do?