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Free Sample Eulogies
By: Susan Dugdale | Last modified: 07-10-2019 | First published: 01-03-2008
The free sample eulogies submitted through this page are here to help others. You'll find them below the submission form further down. (Or click the link above to jump straight there.)
This is a growing collection of funeral speeches written by people from all over the world and yet, just like yourself. They too have family and friends, whom they care for deeply. You'll see there are tributes here for mothers, fathers, grand parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues ... in short; loved ones.
All of them have been freely given in response to my invitation. It's our hope that they help, and inspire you.
Why share a deeply personal speech?
Because writing a funeral speech can be a difficult, sad and lonely task. Having these sample eulogies to read lessens the burden, and provides a starting place enabling a person to begin.
Maybe that person is you.
Do you have a eulogy to write? Is that why you are here reading this page? You may have been looking to see what examples you could find for assistance, something that would provide a starting place to help you write, and that search led you here.
The back story of this collection
This collection began with the two eulogy samples I wrote. Almost as soon as I put them online they attracted an enormous number of visitors. It was then I realized the need for more. My two were not enough!
I also realized the eulogies I had written would not appeal to everybody. To be really useful there needed to be a wider variety of speeches, enough to embrace the diversity of all who visit these pages.
People come from all around the world. They have different faiths and different ways of honoring their dead. What they/we all share is the desire to speak about our loved ones the best way we can. Hence this library of examples.
The more eulogy samples we have, the more likely a person is going to find a speech that resonates and meets their needs.
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Would you consider sharing a eulogy you have written?
Sharing helps others enormously.
Every day people search for tips on how to write eulogies or for eulogy samples. I know because of what I see in my web site visitor statistics.
And you know how it is with a speech of this sort. There is usually very little time to prepare and you so want to get it right.
Building a collection of eulogy examples helps in the best possible way. Reading what others have written inspires and gives folk the courage to do what they need to do.
Let your example eulogy benefit others by sharing now. It's really simple to do.
When you're ready ...
PS. If you would like to enter your eulogy but have privacy concerns around using your loved one's real name you could either use a fictional one or write XXXX in its place. Be assured too, that although there is the possibility that people reading your offering might wish to respond, no comment goes live without my permission.
Read eulogy samples shared by others
Click below to see eulogies or funeral speeches from other visitors to this page...
My mother was the greatest and most wonderful women
My mother, Lucy Marie Duran, was born on January 23 1949, in Mesilla, New Mexico. She was one of the eight children, five girls and three boys, who were …
My Black Sheep
Today I stand in front of you all with a deep hole in my heart. And this is not just my heart that has a hole it is all of yours as well. From wife, father, …
My mother's legacy
Thank you for being here to celebrate the beautiful life of my beloved mother Karen Siraco. My name is Michelle and I am the twin sister of Danielle and …
Linda, My Sister, My Friend
I am honored and privileged to have spent my entire life knowing and having Linda as my Sister.
We say that the hour of death cannot be forecast, but …
Grandad’s Tribute
A legend. You were a humble man full of love, strength and encouragement to us. In life and now death you wouldn't want us to focus on the sadness and …
Remembering our nanny, Maureen McDonnell - gentle, petite, yet mighty.
There's a saying that I found, which goes: "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength". That saying could have …
In loving memory of Meagan Lourens, our Manager
We often say that the hour of death cannot be forecast. When we say this we imagine this hour would be in a distant future. We never thought we would be …
Mum
A Mother's love is something that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring …
Dad
(*This eulogy was submitted using XXX in the place of the real names of people, streets and cities for privacy reasons. To make it easier to read I've …
Eulogy for my Brother with Downs Syndrome
Eulogy for Christophe Payne 1968 - 2016
50 years ago when Chris was born, a Downs Syndrome child was considered a family tragedy - that a child should …
Eulogy for my co-worker Donna
A mirror or reflection. I want the audience to see in their imagination what the life of Donna was all about. See Donna’s whole person: her strengths, …
Remembering Dad
First I would like to thank all of you for your support. It means so much to us all.
Vincent was my father but he was also father to Donna, Joey, John …
Sometimes - a eulogy for my mother
Sometimes, the distance between what we think and what we want to say is unbridgeable. And no matter how much we arrange and re-arrange the words they …
Father-In-Law, I Look Forward to the Day We Meet Again
On Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 at 3:00 pm, Richard J. Carlin joined our Father in his heavenly home. We are all blessed to have been part of his life, …
A Daughters Loss of a Mother
My mother always said that we could be whomever we wanted to be. She was a person you could really depend on and was a constantly supporting her children …
My son, my moon
I am Sam's mother. I am going to do the hardest job of speaking at the funeral of my son Sampuran Mann. He was born on 11 April 1960. It was a puranmashi …
Eulogy for Helen Davis Cecil
November 26, 2016 Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary.
My mother was a liberated woman, and she liked to talk, a lot. And she especially liked to …
Eulogy to my one and only older brother, Danny
Good evening, I am Danny's sister. Mary, daughter #2 as Pop, our dad, used to say to others when we were out and about...especially at the market... which, …
Leonard Hellyer
Loving son, loyal brother, proud father & grandfather, uncle & friend
Hello everyone my name is Sherrie. Now seriously, I want to share a few stories about Uncle Len. So apparently when I was born they had the biggest …
Goodbye, Too Soon
Thank you for being here today.
I want to quickly thank everyone in our large, loving community who have helped us in so many ways over the past weeks. …
My Grandma - The Farmer's wife
Good Morning! I’m xxxxxxx, one of Judy’s many grandchildren. On behalf of our family we thank you for helping us pay respect to a wonderful person, someone …
Eulogy for my Grandmother (Nani)
One of the hardest things a person has to do in life is write and give an eulogy on the passing away of a loved one. Last week, my Nani left for her heavenly …
For my Granny
When I was younger, my grandmother used to take me to reading time at the library every week. I don’t remember much about the actual library sessions, …
Eulogy for Mom
A mother and child connection is so profound. How can the limitations of language ever do this archetypal relationship justice?
It feels almost impossible …
A Tribute to Jaye, My Sister-In-Law
So often when asked speak on behalf of the family, it has fallen to one of my brothers but today, I, Marina Cahill better known as Pill, have the honor …
Grandma Helen, a member of "The Greatest Generation"
Hello. My name is Sarah and I am Helen’s granddaughter. I want to thank you all for coming. Your attendance here speaks volumes about the impact that …
To Dad from Your Son
There is a special bond that a father has with his son. That bond builds strength over the time and events that each of us are fortunate enough to share …
Terry Denison's Eulogy
For those who do not know who I am, my name is John - Paul Brunet and I have be given the honor of giving this Eulogy for …
To a mentor
This morning, I woke up to some terrible news. My benefactor and mentor_____who hugely shaped my view on life, work, and many other things, has passed …
Michael McDonnell: my Grandad, my Friend
Last updated 13 March
We are here to celebrate the life of Michael McDonnell, a man that I have been blessed to call my granddad but also my best friend. …
My Beloved Brother - Junior
First and foremost, I would like to thank "each and every one" of you for your support and prayers for my family over the past two very difficult weeks. …
Love goes on
Death is not the end, For love goes on And you will find the evidence Long after I have gone. The flowers that we planted Will blossom without end, You’ll …
Ted Jacobs
So many hats ... So many titles ... So many words I have learned to call Ted Jacobs;
- Businessman,
- Proprietor,
- Teacher,
- Mentor,
- Solider, …
For Dad (who died suddenly aged 71)
Firstly I would like to thank you all for your support and flowers and cards for my Mum over the past 10, very difficult days. It has meant an awful lot …
Our Mother's Love
A Mother's love is something
that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and …
To my best friend
Good Afternoon. My name is Abraham and José was my loyal friend, my confidant, my mentor for 15 years. He was more like my older brother. We had many experiences …
Eulogy for Muriel – The Morning Room
We all know Mum, Grandma, Muriel, Mu, Moey in different ways and have our own special memories.
In preparing what to say in this eulogy I remembered …
Farewell Mai
Before the Liberation somewhere in the year 1955 Custodio Fernandes of Savoi Verem was no more. My Grandmother Joaquina became a widow.
Present among …
Eulogy for my friend Cecil Wayne Pulliam
This eulogy was given in response to being asked to speak on behalf of the congregation we both belong to.
Some of the ideas for it came from this …
Eulogy for Grandma
It seems like the older I get, the more I appreciate my grandparents. It’s amazing how often their names have come up in conversation in recent years. …
Eulogy for My Grandmother - Bertha
Hello. My name is Craig and I am Bertha’s grandson. I want to thank you all for coming. Your attendance here speaks volumes about the impact that this …
Eulogy for a Special Dad
When I was little Dad would sometimes take me along on one of his work trips. You’d think eight hours stuck in a car with a child would be torture, but …
Farewell Cupcake - A eulogy to my little sister
When I sat down to write this speech, there were so many beautiful things that I wanted to say about Jessica that I didn’t know where to start. None …
Life Advice!
A bout this pre-planned funeral address: It's made up of life advice quotes that I’ve heard from others, read, or thought of myself. I've been collecting …
Eulogy for My Son
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
This is a lesson learned from my son Andrew. Not only did …
Farewell Tribute
Farewell, B Robinson, the Perfect Gentleman B, C, Brother Opeh; your life with us will always be remembered. You have been the perfect gentleman …
Eulogy for a Friend
GABRIEL VON SUCH, Gabby, to his friends and colleagues was such a nice, soft-spoken man, with a ready smile for everyone.
When he asked me to stand …
Eulogy for Dad
My dad was a man of many names. Literally. Some, possibly most, of you know him as “Vic” or “Victor.” His more recent friends - and those old friends …
My Mother's Eulogy
I feel as though I could write a book regarding my mother’s life so I will do my best to make this brief. My mother was a very sensitive and compassionate …
Farewell to our brother-in-law
Alex Ijeh
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not meant to be.
So he put his arms around you
And whispered 'Come to Me'.
With tearful eyes we watched you …
Eulogy for my Father
Farewell the Perfect Gentleman
Papa, your life with us will always be remembered. You have been the perfect gentleman to everyone you came across. …
A Man of God who Made History
Eulogy for my father-in-law R.K.Samuel
Some people watch history, some people make history. Our beloved father and Uncle R.K. Samuel, I would …
Eulogy to a Dear One
We say that the hour of death cannot be forecast, but when we say this we imagine that hour as placed in an obscure and distant future. It never occurs …
Grandmother Eulogy
In many families, grandparents are a somewhat abstract concept; there are pictures of them around the house, you might get a birthday card in the mail, …
Eulogy for my Brother
Eulogy for my Brother - Jose Juan Ornelas
Ben wrote about why he decided to share his eulogy for his brother in an email to me. His reasons are …
In Loving Memories
Jerry Winston
1957-2010 Mr. Jerry Winston, 52, of Laurel Maryland, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, after losing his battle with cancer.
…
Eulogy for my Grandfather -
A Life Full of Pride, Joy and Happiness
For those of you who don’t know me, I am Christian, and Richard was my grandpa. He lived a life that was full of pride, joy, and happiness. He took …
Eulogy for My Mother
Jean M. Wilkenson
7/3/1926 to 9/1/2005
For those of you who may not know me, I am Connie, the lucky person who had Jean as her mother. Thank you …
Using Signature Sayings
Matt Schneeman recently submitted an expression that his father made his own.
He wrote:
My father once said, 'Never say never, and give up.'
I …
Eulogy Poem for Mother
The funeral or eulogy poem below was written by Canadian poet Sharon Catley to honor her mother Alberta Stoley.
She kindly sent it with the thought …
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