Eulogies

The focus of a Christian funeral is the paschal mystery: the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eulogies are therefore to be given at the vigil service or at some appropriate time during the wake. 

Within the funeral liturgy, the Order of Christian Funerals does allow for a “remembrance of the deceased before the final commendation.” This remembrance is to be brief and focus upon the Christian life of the deceased.

Only one person is permitted to offer such a remembrance at a funeral liturgy.