For more somber atmospheres, stories about lessons taught by the individual or a story about their achievements is a great alternative. If you’re interested in a lighter eulogy, consider sharing a funny story. Including a short story about your loved one is customary and is usually a story that really shows their personality or what about them made them special. You’re acknowledging the audience and thanking them for sharing this time with you and yours. To start, the main parts to include in a standard eulogy are as follows: IntroductionĪ brief introduction usually looks like “Thank you all for being here” or “Thank you all for coming”. Not sure where to start? Don’t know how to write a eulogy for a mother? Friend? Sister? Grandfather? Try to relax and remember that many people don’t know how to write a eulogy, especially for someone important in their life. Eulogy examples for various professions.