How to Write a Eulogy for a Child

Dealing with the death of a child is one of the most difficult things for the family and all who loved the child. If you have been asked to write a eulogy for a young person who has passed away, there are some things that you should keep in mind.

It goes without saying that a child’s funeral is almost always a very sad, emotional affair. The eulogy does not need to be so overly dramatic as to add to the impact of the day. There are some things that are implied and universally understood when it comes to the death of a child, such as no parent should have to bury their child and how unfair it all seems. It is not necessary to include such wording in the eulogy.

Instead, focus on the life of the child. Talk about the things the child enjoyed doing. Share funny things the child said, or how much he or she enjoyed the last vacation they took with their family. Talk about the personality of the child. Were they shy and quiet or outgoing and friendly? Try to paint a picture for those who may not have known the child very well.

If the child said anything that seems profound now that they have died, those words would be an appropriate inclusion in the eulogy as well.

Keep in mind as you prepare to deliver the eulogy just how emotional a child’s funeral can be. Even if you are not normally very emotional, it is easy to be overcome by sadness when you look out at the child’s family and see how they are suffering.

In order to help you get through the reading of the eulogy without getting too emotional, it is a good idea to practice reading what you write out loud several times. Most eulogies for a child are going to be extremely touching. By reading it out loud, you can get used to the words so that they will have a bit less of an impact on your when you read them at the funeral or memorial service.

It is not easy to write a eulogy for a child. Just use the opportunity to remember some of the beautiful moments that the child had during his or her short time on earth. Remind everyone how loved the child was, and how much the child loved his or her family.