Although death is one of the things that are certain in life, most if not all people still find it difficult to deal with it when placed in this situation. For someone close to the person dying, writing an obituary is comforting by remembering the defining moments of an individual's life may bring comfort.
A eulogy is usually delivered as a speech at a funeral service. Written by someone who is close to you, an obituary becomes an intimate view of what made you memorable to others. If your family is part of a religious community and the deceased would have wanted a religious service then you can look to your minister, rabbi, or priest to help guide you through making arrangements.
Include in your eulogy the memories and anecdotes that best describe the deceased from your perspective. A poem for the deceased that prompts that thought is invaluable after a loved one has died. Looking for the best poems for funerals is not an easy task at the best of times.
The eulogist has a chance to ease the pain of others by providing them with a picture of the best things about that person, something they can hold on to in the difficult days to follow. Grief is not something we can simply set aside.
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