What is a "eulogy"?

What is a "eulogy"?

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A eulogy is a statement that's usually given by a person who knew the deceased very well during their life. A eulogy is a story about the deceased's life from beginning to end. There's usually funny stories that are added in there - fond memories and things that the family remembered. Funeral directors are now using video tape and photos during the eulogy process. While the person's talking, they're playing music and showing the person's life on video, during a eulogy.