QUILLS AND INK HUB — EULOGY WRITING & REFLECTION GUIDE ============================================================ A gentle roadmap for families crafting a memorial tribute or eulogy. 1. THE FOUNDATION: WHO WERE THEY TO THOSE THEY LOVED? - What name or title brought warmth to their face? - What was their favorite saying, phrase, or gentle habit? - What values guided their decisions (faith, family, education, discipline, hospitality)? 2. STRUCTURE OF A DIGNIFIED EULOGY - Introduction: Express gratitude to attendees and set a comforting, reverent tone. - Early Life & Lineage: Acknowledge roots, birthplace, ancestry, and formative moments. - Life's Work & Passion: Career, community service, church fellowship, or family building. - Personal Anecdotes: 1-2 vivid, specific memories that illustrate their character. - Reflections & Legacy: What teachings and values live on in children and grandchildren? - Farewell & Benediction: A closing blessing or words of peace. 3. ADVICE FOR SPOKEN DELIVERY - Aim for 5 to 7 minutes (approximately 650 to 900 words). - Speak slowly and pause when emotion arises; the congregation is standing with you. - Designate a family member or our literary coordinator as a gentle backup reader. For bespoke eulogy and tribute writing services: Quills and Ink Hub · hello@quillsandinkhub.com · WhatsApp: +233 24 000 0000 Accra, Ghana · Serving local and diaspora families worldwide.