A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, usually given at a funeral. It focuses on the person’s life, character, and the good memories people have of them.
It comes from Greek 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'logia' meaning 'speaking' or 'words'. Originally, it meant any speech of praise, not just one given after someone dies.
A eulogy isn’t really about death—it’s about choosing the best stories to keep someone alive in people’s minds. In a way, whoever writes the eulogy becomes the editor of that person’s legacy.
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