A formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently.

synonym: eulogy.

Roget 931: approbation; approval, approvement^†; sanction, advocacy; nod of approbation; esteem, estimation, good opinion, golden opinions, admiration; love etc. 897; appreciation, regard, account, popularity, kudos, credit; repute etc. 873; best seller.    commendation, praise; laud, laudation; good word; meed of praise, tribute of praise; encomium; eulogy, eulogium^†; eloge [Fr.], panegyric; homage, hero worship; benediction, blessing, benison.    applause, plaudit, clap; clapping, clapping of hands; acclaim, acclamation; cheer; paean, hosannah; shout of applause, peal of applause, chorus of applause, chorus of praise &c.; Prytaneum.    ... show more

Dutch: panegyriek, lofspraak, lofrede, lof
Polish: elogium