Writing a eulogy can be difficult. Should you mention that the deceased was adopted? Do you talk about the funny, although embarrassing, event that happened between your loved one and his sister even if it upsets her? Should you talk about the ex-husband that your late mother ended up hating? One never really knows what to say, but by reading some free sample eulogies, you can get a better idea of what is appropriate, what isn’t, and how to present memories and events in a way that doesn’t upset anyone.
Free eulogy samples can be found on several different websites, but you can also get some free sample eulogies in other places. Your local library may have books containing free eulogy samples, although many of these eulogies were written for famous people and may not be exactly what you’re looking for. However, there are some books on how to write a eulogy that include free eulogy samples. These books also include step by step guides that can assist you in writing your farewell speech to your loved one.
Another place to find free sample eulogies is by asking your co-workers, friends, and family for eulogies they have written. While you may not find that many free eulogy samples this way, the ones you will get will be heart-felt and personalized. These examples are more in line with what you want to say than eulogies for famous people or the templates you might find in a book or online. Sometimes, though, these free eulogy samples are too personal—the people the eulogy was written for was simply too different from your own loved one, so much of the eulogy isn’t helpful.
Free eulogy samples aren’t meant to be a fill in the blank kind of form, and it’s best to simply use them as an idea of what to say, not as a basis of your own eulogy. Free sample eulogies are often very basic and don’t include personal details. However, if you presented a eulogy like this, few people would really remember it since it would be so detached from your loved one. A eulogy should be personal and really heart-felt, so even though you may find several good free eulogy samples, you should be prepared to personalize them. Really put your feelings and thoughts into your eulogy, and only use the free sample eulogies to get an idea of what to say, not as an outline of your own eulogy.
Below is a great sample eulogy to use for your own reference:
Eulogy for a Friend Anna Jane Lewis Anna Jane passed away 4 days ago at the age of 44. Anna Jane was my friend, she was my best friend. We had been friends since college. Right now, I’m not sure how I am supposed to keep going without my dearest friend, Anna Jane. You see, even though we each had our own families and careers, we still did so many things together. In so many ways Anna Jane and I were more like sisters than friends. Somewhere along the line, the holidays became something we did together. One year Anna Jane would do Thanksgiving Dinner and I would do Christmas. The next, we’d alter it. And so it has been for so long now I don’t know what I am going to do this year at Christmas yet. I’m not sure if I can step foot in a Starbucks either. Every morning, Anna Jane and I have been meeting at Starbucks for our morning cup of coffee before work. That is where we talked about our kids, and our jobs. That is where we strategized what to do with our husbands. Anna Jane and I were very fortunate you know, we each had a husband whom we loved and who truly loved us in return. I know that Anna Jane’s passing is hard on her husband, Jeff as well and my heart is with you Jeff. I know how much she loved you. I think all the way back to college when Anna Jane and I would spend long hours at the campus cafeteria doing research papers and sipping teas or coffees. At some point these communications would come around to the subject of just the perfect guy. And Anna knew then what the right kind of fella was for her. She would describe Jeff. His looks, his attitudes, his career choices and hobbies. She used to tell me that her soulmate was out there and that she would not compromise. Waiting for her Mr. Right was not a problem. I used to tease her, telling her that she was just too much the romantic. But Anna remained true to her romantic notions as I called them. She was of course my maid of honor. Waiting still for Jeff, she still was so remarkably beautiful walking down that aisle behind me. I brought pictures of her that day for you all to remember her by. And then one day, Anna Jane called me at work and told me to meet her at 5:00. As we sat in the little corner pub, each sipping a cold Corona and Lime, Anna, like a giddy high school girl told me all about how Mr. Right had crashed into her car that day. Now the good news is that Jeff and Anna were not hurt in that little fender-bender! I listened to Anna for two hours that night talk about this guy, Jeff. She was smitten. (smile). Jeff she loved you as thoroughly that day as she loved you until the day she died. There will never be another Anna. I already miss her more than I have ever missed anyone. I know that she is safe from harm and I know that she is not afraid. She loved us all and we all loved her. And when you see a little fender-bender – think of the love that opened up for two people, Smile for Anna.
