Writing a Eulogy: A Step-by-Step Guide with Templates — Fillable PDF

Being asked to give a eulogy is an honour, and it can feel like a heavy one. Most people who do it have never done anything like it before.

This gentle guide from Arranging a Funeral takes you through it one step at a time — from gathering memories to standing up on the day.

Inside the 13 pages:

• Gathering memories — prompts to help you remember, and questions to ask family and friends

• Finding your shape — the three ways most eulogies are built, and how to choose

• Writing it — seven simple steps, including how to use humour kindly

• Three fill-in templates — the life story, the themes, and the personal letter

• Openings and endings — ready-made first and last lines to adapt

• Delivering it on the day — practical tips for when emotions run high

• Space for your notes and your draft

Format: a printable A4 PDF. Print it at home, or fill it in on a tablet with a PDF app. This is a digital download — nothing will be posted.

For personal use. You're welcome to read your finished eulogy aloud and share it with family.