A eulogy speech should be inspirational and should console the mourners. "Remembering John" is a speech topic that would be appropriate for a funeral service. Tell how you met the deceased. An example would be, "We were in London preparing to join a group for a trip through Europe and John was in our group.We became close friends after that." Describe what you did together throughout the years and conclude with something like, "I will always remember John for his contagious smile and willingness to help everyone."
Deliver a eulogy for a hero fallen in battle. Why Mark Smith or any other hero should be remembered is a possible topic. Bring out his bravery in serving his country and add anecdotes about his life.
Why we should remember Churchill is an appropriate topic for a famous person's eulogy on the anniversary of his death.The speaker should emphasize Churchill's unusual accomplishments during World War II.
For a 50th or 90th special birthday, use the Mark Twain quote," Aging is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." A suggested reading is "Reaching Milestones in Life." Also appropriate could be "What happened in history during the year the honoree was born." Wish the honoree many happy years ahead.
Deliver an acceptance speech for being named for a special athletic award. "How it Came to be" would be a possible topic.Tell how you became interested in the sport, worked hard and overcame obstacles. Supplement with anecdotes. Thank those who selected you. Unless you were told in advance, make it brief, be humble and gracious.
A teacher might thank the student body for the "Teacher of the Year Award." This topic lends itself to humorous school situations that the teacher may have faced with her pupils.
A business man managing a department store may speak to his employees using the topic "Your Responsibility to the Store." He tells what is expected of the employees such as rules of attendance, courtesy to customers or punishment for sexual harassment. .
Another possible speech topic for a beginning of the year faculty meeting could be, "The Year Ahead." The principal speaks on the expectations of the teachers for the school year and on the goals of the students.
The candidate for office in a campaign rally should emphasize her accomplishments. A possible speech topic could be, "If I"m Elected," or "It's Time for a Change."
Dedicate a park in your neighborhood. Address the community using a topic such as "Let's Take Advantage of the Opportunity Given Us."
Depending on the nature of the organization, an appropriate keynote speech topic could be, "How to Combat Cancer," "The Accomplishments of the National Organization of Women" or "Looking to the Future."