Writing a Eulogy

Where Do I Start?

How do you sum up a life?
Stories can be told… Memories recalled…
Maybe start with a poem or reading?
Milestones can be wonderful…
Birth… Marriage… Moves and changes of career…
Birthplace, school, where they lived – these are all important.

A eulogy should call to mind special memories. It’s important to talk about this special person, their interests, achievements and family life.

Tell stories… Share fun times – even the naughty things! Some people may feel they can’t speak – but have things to say.

Check if they want to offer some words or a precious memory. It’s sometimes a good idea to show photos or treasured objects from a person’s life at the funeral service or play a special piece of music to help symbolise a loved ones life.

Dear Andrea, I will try with mere words to express how deeply touched I have been by who you are, and the sensitivity, sincerity, and gentleness you constantly brought to every meeting my family had with you, as you guided us through the arrangements we needed to make to farewell our dearest Michael. Professionalism, heaps of patience, tears hugs and prayers are only some of the beautiful things you did for us. Caring for Michael's body with such respect and dignity can only be thanked from one mother's heart to another. Now he is gone, but seems more present than ever before. Thank you Andrea with all the love our hearts can muster. Louise

At the recent passing of a family member we engaged the services of Tilton Opie & Pattinson Simplicity Funerals.
Our choice of Tilton Opie & Pattinson was based on recommendation, past experience and locality and the professional manner of their team more than met our expectations. Compassion, sensitivity and excellent communication were evident throughout all stages of the process, with both funeral director and administrator providing us with an all round high quality service. We would not hesitate to recommend the services of Tilton Opie & Pattinson Simplicity Funerals.

On behalf of my family I’d like to thank your team for looking after us so well when we lost our Nana. She was an amazing woman, and you helped us give her the farewell we wanted and that she deserved. Through our unexpected time of grieving, our Funeral Director took such good care of us, that the process of organising her funeral was not daunting or hard. From the first phone call to the post funeral care, the process has been seam less. Your care of our family has been phenomenal. It takes an amazing person to deal with loss on a day to day basis, and you have an exceptional team of them. Thank you again.

Thank you so much for helping us to get through a really sad and stressful time. What you do for people is vital and you’re probably unaware of the lasting impact you have on the lives of people you help.

On behalf of my entire family, I want to express our gratitude for your kindness and skill in handling the arrangements for my fathers funeral. I appreciate that you as the Funeral Director personally handled everything from start to finish making sure all the details were perfect, it takes special people to do what you do and you and your staff certainly do it with style and professionalism.