Writing tool
Free eulogy writer
Writing a eulogy is hard when you're grieving. Share a few details and we'll draft a warm, personal eulogy you can shape into your own words.
Writing a eulogy
- How long should a eulogy be?
- Most eulogies are three to five minutes spoken aloud — roughly 500 to 750 words. It's better to be a little short and heartfelt than long and rambling. This tool aims for that length and leaves you room to cut or add.
- How do I start a eulogy?
- Introduce yourself and your relationship to the person, then move quickly into who they were. You don't need a grand opening — naming the person and what they meant to you is enough, and it settles your nerves.
- Is anything I type saved?
- No. The details you enter are used only to generate your draft and are not stored. Edit the draft freely so it sounds like you, not like a template.
Need examples instead? Read eulogy examples or try the obituary writer.