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Write a eulogy from messy memories

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Updated 17 Oct 2026

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me write a eulogy.

Who it's for: [name, relationship]
Memories and stories (messy): [list]
Tone: [warm, light, formal]
Time I should speak: [e.g. 5 minutes]
Must include / must avoid: [optional]

Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers.

Then:
1. A structured eulogy with opening, stories, qualities, close.
2. A shorter backup if I dry up.
3. A one-line opener to steady my voice.
4. Prompts for any blanks I still need to fill.

Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent facts, diagnoses or legal outcomes. This is help shaping my memories into words, not counselling advice; if grief feels overwhelming, point me to Cruse 0808 808 1677 or Samaritans 116 123, and call 999 if anyone is in immediate danger. UK English.

Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.

A short example

Fill the blanks, then paste. name, relationship: a short note you already have. list: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.

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