Eulogy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.
Example sentence: 'The Imitation Game' is a celebration of Alan Turing's life and legacy, and Joan's final monologue is our eulogy. It's the thing we all wished we could have said to him.
Panegyric
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something.