Classical writing format for eulogies

[Nan in Mass]

Would someone familiar with classical writing formats be willing to tell me the parts of a eulogy? If that is part of classical writing? I seem to vaguely remember that it might be one of the formats taught. My husband is trying to write one for a relative and finding it difficult. I thought information about traditional structures might help.

 

Nan

 

ETA - Of course it might turn out to be something that is more amusing when applied to this relative rather than helpful, but anything that lightens this task would be good.

[bugs]

Composition in the Classical Tradition -Ch 8 Praising and Blaming - provides an example using the eulogy for Princess Diana.

But in general here is the "Pattern of Arrangement" D'Angelo provides:

Introduction

Narrative

Amplification

of Virtues

of Deeds

Comparison

Conclusion

 

HTH

 

ETA: In Diana's eulogy, the narrative is throughout the composition in the form of examples.

[ZooRho]

I'm so sorry this is a task he has to do. I can't imagine.

 

My oldest when he was a freshman in college wrote one for his youth director. He did a great job.

 

I think the most impt thing is to say things from the heart.