Example of Funeral Resolution

Finding a good example of a funeral resolution first requires understanding the difference between a funeral resolution and a eulogy. A eulogy is generally a very personal speech given at a funeral by a friend or relative. It is usually focused on special memories of that person, and tends to be very emotional. A funeral resolution is much more formal and talks more about a person’s professional accomplishments and good character. Also, resolutions are also often published in written form.

This example of funeral resolution content and formatting is titled as a “resolution of respect,” which is what funeral resolutions are commonly called. This resolution starts with the date of death and the deceased person’s name and full title, and then moves on to discuss Professor Margalef’s wife and children.

The resolution briefly discusses the highlights of Margalef’s career, then goes on to talk about when he was born, his early life, and military service. The overall tone of the resolution is formal and focused on Margalef’s professional accomplishments rather than his personal life. For a person who had a serious career and many professional accomplishments, a long and detailed resolution would be appropriate. A eulogy, on the other hand, would be more personal and focused on special memories and loving thoughts of the person who has died.

This much shorter example of a funeral resolution is an example of a more traditional format. It is actually written in the form of a resolution, with clauses that begin with the word “whereas.” These “whereas” phrases briefly mention Scott’s professional service in the electrical industry and the importance of that service.

The resolution expresses the sadness of the union at Scott’s passing, and goes on to state that the union formally extends its sympathies to Scott’s family and that Mr. Scott was honored with a moment of silent prayer by the membership. While this resolution is short, it does recognize the loss of a member of the union in a formal way, and a copy of these resolutions is usually sent to the deceased person’s family to let them know that the person was remembered.

This long resolution for the executive vice president and director of a Kentucky bank begins with Mr. Forbes full name and title, and goes on to mention the date of his passing and the respect that the bank’s board of directors had for Forbes. The resolution takes a paragraph to detail Forbes’ history with the bank, and in a third paragraph mentions those professional qualities the board of directors particularly prized. The resolution continues by expressing deep sympathy for the Forbes family, and notes that a copy of the resolution will be permanently included in the bank’s records, with copies sent to Forbes’ family and the local newspapers.

The resolution of respect for first lady Jacqueline Onassis is a brief motion made in the Senate to print an official Senate document with all of the tributes given by different members of Congress and other officials. It is important to note that this resolution was not made at or as part of her memorial service, but was a separate proceeding in the Senate. The proceedings continue after the resolution with prayer and then with numerous memorial tributes to the First Lady given by politicians like Bob Dole, Joe Biden, and Bill Bradley.

The tributes given would be very appropriate examples of a funeral resolution to be read during a memorial service. These are a mixture of eulogy and resolution, as some speeches are more personal than professional, but most are eloquent and very touching.

While most people are not crafting a funeral resolution for someone as notable as a first lady, all of these resolutions can serve as examples of respectful and appropriate resolutions. Obviously each resolution needs to be specifically tailored to the individual who has died, but these examples can give a general idea of the type of information and sentiment that is included in most resolutions.

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