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How to write a eulogy for your mother
Writing a eulogy for your mom is an act of love, and it's okay if it feels hard. A eulogy doesn't need to be long or perfect. Three to five minutes of honest memories, gratitude and hope is enough.
Step by step
- Write down 10 words that describe her, then pick 3.
- Choose one short story for each word.
- Mention what she loved: people, places, songs, her faith.
- Thank the people who cared for her.
- Close with hope: what her faith meant, and a verse she loved.
A simple template
Thank you all for being here to remember my mother, [Name]. If I had to describe Mom in three words, I'd say [word], [word] and [word].
[A short story for each word.]
Mom loved [people, places, things]. Most of all, she loved [her family / the Lord], and you could see it in [example].
We're so grateful to [carers, church, friends] for loving her so well.
We will miss her more than words can say. But we don't grieve without hope. [Verse she loved.] Mom, thank you. We love you.
Tips for delivering it
- Print it in a large font and bring a glass of water.
- It's okay to pause or cry. People are with you.
- Ask a friend to be ready to read it if you need them to.
Bible verses for a mother's eulogy
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”