- 1). Sit down with the family of the deceased and speak to them about his accomplishments, spiritual beliefs and personality. Having an understanding of whom you are speaking about will lower dramatically the difficulty of writing an appropriate sermon.
- 2). Break you sermon up into manageable pieces. Start with a welcome and introduction, then some religious readings and then the eulogy. Allow family and friends to speak and then consider having a song, reflection period or prayer. Finally, close the sermon. With each part of the sermon highly specific, it will be easier to write.
- 3). Find passages in your holy book that reflect on the life of the deceased. If the deceased was an atheist or agnostic, focus more on their accomplishments and some of her favorite authors. Quotes and passages should be appropriately reflective, but also can be clever or funny, depending on the personality of the deceased and the family's wishes.
- 4). Write with your heart and use your own spiritual connections to find what works best for the individual situation. You do not have to do a cookie-cutter sermon if it does not feel right, so rely on your instincts to craft a sermon that celebrates life and comforts those who are grieving.
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