Ever sat through a eulogy and thought, “Who exactly are they talking about?”
Sometimes the glowing portrait feels miles away from the person you knew. Funerals can be jarring for that reason. They often highlight the best parts of someone’s life, even if those parts weren’t always obvious while they were alive. And yes, that can stir up guilt about not appreciating those qualities sooner.
But this pattern isn’t accidental. It’s ancient, cultural, and deeply human.
A Brief History of the Eulogy The word eulogy comes from the Greek eulogia, meaning “good words” or “praise.”Eulogies have been part of mourning rituals for thousands of years, beginning in ancient Greece and evolving across cultures into the funeral tradition we know today….
A Brief History of the Eulogy The word eulogy comes from the Greek eulogia, meaning “good words” or “praise.”Eulogies have been part of mourning rituals for thousands of years, beginning in ancient Greece and evolving across cultures into the funeral tradition we know today….
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