Losing a child or infant is devastating. Amid this intense time of grief, writing a eulogy for the funeral can be especially challenging. When someone passes away later in life, a eulogy creates an opportunity to celebrate their unique journey—but with young children, mourners sometimes feel unsure how to express their loss. If you’re struggling to write a heartfelt eulogy for a young child, don’t worry; you’re certainly not alone. To ease the burden, consider these three tips. 

How to Approach a Child or Infant’s Funeral Eulogy 

1. Acknowledge Your Grief

You don't need to suppress your emotions. Explain how this loss makes you feel, even if it’s hard.  Your honesty will help bring people together and foster an environment of trust and support. Your example may encourage others to open up and relieve their emotional burden.

2. Be Personal

It may be tempting to speak about the child in abstract terms to soften the tone of the eulogy. However, you can honor the family as well as the deceased by drawing personal connections in your writing. Call the child by name, and share descriptive details about how they made you smile. Even very young children have a profound impact on their loved ones, and a eulogy offers the opportunity to share that connection.

3. Offer Support

The loss of a child changes a family forever. At the end of your speech, express your condolences to the child's family and loved ones. By showing support to the bereaved, you'll also help honor the child's memory. 

The compassionate team from New Haven County, Connecticut’s trusted funeral home will always be there for you and your loved ones when you need it. For over 75 years, Porto Funeral Homes has offered support during times of mourning. To learn more about how the funeral home can help you plan a memorial service, viewing, celebration of life, or funeral, visit the website. To start planning, call a friendly professional today at (203) 467-3000 in East Haven or (203) 934-5000 in West Haven.