Text & chat prompt

Write a eulogy from your memories

Write a eulogy from your memories: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

The prompt

Help me write a eulogy for [NAME], my [RELATIONSHIP].

Ask me for stories one at a time first if I have not given enough. What I have so far:
- What they were like: [PERSONALITY]
- Stories and sayings: [STORIES]
- What they taught me: [LESSONS]
- Tone: [GENTLE / UPLIFTING / WITH HUMOUR]

Write a draft of about [MINUTES] minutes when spoken, with a warm opening, two stories, and a closing line.

Pro tip: Read it aloud and time it; most eulogies work best between three and five minutes.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
73 words
Fields to fill in
NAME, RELATIONSHIP, PERSONALITY, STORIES, LESSONS, GENTLE / UPLIFTING / WITH HUMOUR, MINUTES
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: NAME, RELATIONSHIP, PERSONALITY, STORIES, LESSONS, GENTLE / UPLIFTING / WITH HUMOUR, MINUTES. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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