Short Eulogy Examples

Brief but powerful tributes to honor your loved ones

Tips for Writing a Short Eulogy

  • Focus on one key quality or memory
  • Use strong, descriptive words
  • Keep sentences clear and concise
  • Choose impactful moments
  • End with a memorable message

Two-Minute Style

Brief but Meaningful

Suitable for: Multiple speaker occasions

Duration: 2 minutes

Word count: 200-250 words

"[Name] embodied [key quality]. Their greatest gift was [special attribute], which touched everyone through [specific example]...

What I'll remember most is [significant memory]...

Their legacy lives on through [lasting impact]..."

Emotional Focus Style

From the Heart

Suitable for: Emotionally intense moments

Duration: 3 minutes

Word count: 300-350 words

"The love [Name] showed us was [description]. Every time they [characteristic action], we felt [emotional impact]...

Their strength during [challenging time] taught us [lesson]...

Though words feel inadequate, their love remains in our hearts..."

Single Story Style

One Perfect Memory

Suitable for: Sharing specific memories

Duration: 3 minutes

Word count: 300-350 words

"There's one memory of [Name] that perfectly captures who they were. During [specific event]...

This moment showed their [qualities] and [values]...

This story will always remind us of their [lasting impression]..."

Gratitude Style

A Thank You Message

Suitable for: Expressing appreciation

Duration: 2-3 minutes

Word count: 250-300 words

"Thank you, [Name], for [specific gifts/lessons]. You showed us [values] through [examples]...

Your [quality] inspired us to [positive change]...

We are forever grateful for [lasting gift]..."

Poetic Brief Style

Lyrical Tribute

Suitable for: Literary occasions

Duration: 2 minutes

Word count: 200-250 words

"Like [metaphor], [Name] brought [quality] to our lives. Their spirit was [poetic description]...

In the [metaphorical setting], they showed us [truth/lesson]...

Their light continues to [poetic ending]..."