Eulogy
A gentle, step-by-step eulogy you can print on cue cards: a welcome, who they were, a few true stories, what they gave others and a calm farewell.
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7 templates found
Eulogy for a grandparent
A warm eulogy for a grandmother or grandfather, suited to teenage and adult grandchildren: their long life, the treats and traditions, and what you will keep.
Eulogy for a mother or father
Cue cards for a son or daughter giving a eulogy for their mum or dad: who they were before you, what home felt like, their lessons and a loving goodbye.
Celebration of life speech
Cue cards for leading or speaking at a celebration of life: an uplifting welcome, the things they loved, stories and laughter, a toast and an invitation to share.
Eulogy for a colleague
A respectful tribute for a co-worker, manager or team member, for a funeral or a workplace memorial: their work, how they treated people and a story from the team.
Eulogy for a friend
Cue cards for a eulogy for a close friend: how you met, what they were like with friends, a story the family may not know, and comfort for those who loved them.
Short tribute or reading introduction (2 minutes)
For when you have only two minutes at a funeral or memorial: a brief tribute, or a short introduction before reading a poem, prayer or passage chosen for the family.
How the template library works
Pick a structure
Every template is a real card set with an opening, the main points and a close, or a deck of questions and answers. Words in [square brackets] are where your own names, stories and facts go.
Make it yours
Open it in the editor, replace the brackets and cut what you do not need. Each template page also has tips on timing and delivery, and ideas for adapting it to your audience.
Print, rehearse or study
Print note cards on A4, US Letter or index card sizes, rehearse one card at a time on your phone, or study flash card decks with spaced repetition. All free.