Examples of eulogies

Writing a heartfelt eulogy is no easy task, but it can be a powerful step in the healing process. The memories you shared, their best qualities and the wonderful things they achieved in their life – it’s a lot to capture in a single speech. But we’re here to help, whenever you need it.

Along with our guide on How to write a eulogy, these examples might provide some inspiration and guidance to help you get started. 

Eulogies for mother

The bond between a mother and her child is eternal. Even when they’re gone, their spirit remains a part of you forever. If the time comes to say goodbye to your mother, this example eulogy might inspire you to start writing your own. 

Example eulogy for a mother

Eulogies for father

The loss of a fatherly figure can leave us heartbroken, but the process of writing their eulogy may help you feel close to them, remembering the profound impact they had on your life. To help you get started, read this example eulogy for a father. 

Example eulogy for a father

Eulogies for grandmother

Losing a grandparent is a painful experience at any age. If you’d like to honour your grandmother with a meaningful eulogy, this example may help you get started.  

Example eulogy for a grandmother

Eulogies for grandfather

Saying goodbye to a grandfather is never easy, but preparing a special eulogy for them can help you process your feelings of loss and begin to heal. Before you get started, take a look at this example for inspiration. 

Example eulogy for a grandfather

Eulogies for daughter

Delivering a eulogy for a lost child is a heart-wrenching task that no parent should ever have to endure. Finding the words to pay tribute to your daughter might feel impossible, but we hope this example eulogy can provide some clarity and direction.

Example eulogy for a daughter

Eulogies for a son

When you’ve lost a son, it can feel impossible to capture their spirit in a single speech. But the process of writing their eulogy can help you begin to process your grief. This example may provide some inspiration to help you get started.

Example eulogy for a son

Eulogies for a wife

Losing a life partner is an intensely painful experience. The thought of summing up their life and your love for them in a eulogy can feel overwhelming. But this example might provide a starting point for you to begin writing a meaningful eulogy for your wife.

Example eulogy for a wife

Eulogies for a husband

Saying goodbye to the love of your life can feel like an impossible task, but the process of writing a eulogy can be an important step in the healing process. Begin by reading this example eulogy to help you craft a heartfelt tribute for your late wife.

Example eulogy for a husband

Famous eulogies

Some of the most powerful, memorable speeches in history were delivered as eulogies. These speeches became famous not only because of who wrote them and who they were written for, but because they beautifully capture the life and spirit of the person who died.

One example is the funeral speech delivered by Barack Obama in honour of Senator Edward Kennedy. Through a collection of stories of the late senator’s life, Obama’s words resonate with respect, admiration and empathy. 

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Another famous eulogy was the heartfelt tribute Charles Spencer delivered for his sister Princess Diana at Westminster Abbey. He eloquently honours Diana’s memory while sharing the impact she had on countless lives. 

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