Free AI Obituary Maker
Generate a complete, personalized obituary in minutes. No writing experience needed.
Our free AI obituary maker generates a complete, personalized obituary in minutes. Enter your loved one's name, life details, and service information, and the AI writes a meaningful tribute you can edit, download, and publish. No writing experience needed.
Free Obituary Templates You Can Use Right Now
If you prefer to write the obituary yourself, here are four templates you can copy and fill in. Replace everything in [brackets] with the real details.
Template 1: Short (50 to 75 words)
[Full Name], [age], of [City, State], passed away on [date]. [He/She] was born on [birth date] in [birthplace] and spent [his/her] life [brief description of career or character]. [He/She] is survived by [family members]. A [service type] will be held on [date] at [location].
Template 2: Standard (150 to 200 words)
[Full Name], [age], of [City, State], passed away [peacefully/unexpectedly] on [date] at [location of death]. Born on [birth date] in [birthplace] to [parents' names], [he/she] grew up in [hometown] and graduated from [school].
[He/She] spent [his/her] career as a [occupation] at [employer/organization], where [he/she] was known for [professional quality]. Outside of work, [he/she] loved [hobbies and passions]. [He/She] was a devoted [spouse/parent/grandparent] who [personal quality or habit].
[He/She] is survived by [spouse], [children], [grandchildren], and [siblings]. [He/She] was preceded in death by [names]. A [service type] will be held on [date] at [time] at [location]. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to [charity].
Template 3: Celebration of Life Style
If you ever [characteristic action or habit], you knew [Full Name]. [He/She] was the kind of person who [defining personality trait], and everyone who met [him/her] remembers [specific quality].
[First Name] lived [his/her] [age] years with [quality: generosity, humor, courage, kindness]. Born in [birthplace] on [date], [he/she] built a life in [City] centered around [family, career, passions]. [He/She] worked as a [occupation] and loved [hobbies].
[He/She] leaves behind [family members] and a community of friends who will carry [his/her] [legacy quality] forward. A celebration of [his/her] life will be held on [date] at [location].
Template 4: Veteran Obituary
[Full Name], [age], [rank] [branch of service] (Ret.), of [City, State], passed away on [date]. Born on [birth date] in [birthplace], [he/she] served in the [branch] from [year] to [year], including [deployment or service details].
After [his/her] military career, [he/she] [post-military career or activities]. [He/She] was a proud veteran who [quality or involvement with veterans organizations].
[He/She] is survived by [family]. A funeral with military honors will be held on [date] at [location]. Burial will follow at [cemetery, including national cemetery if applicable]. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to [veterans organization].
How to Use This Obituary Maker
- 1Enter your loved one's details
Fill in the form with their name, age, city, career, personality, survivors, and hobbies. The more details you provide, the more personal the obituary will be.
- 2Choose your preferred tone
Select Warm and Personal, Traditional and Formal, Celebration of Life, or Brief and Simple.
- 3Click Generate Obituary
The AI generates a complete draft in under 2 minutes.
- 4Read and personalize
Review for accuracy. Edit names, dates, and details. Add memories or stories that make it uniquely theirs.
- 5Copy and publish
Copy the finished obituary and submit it to your newspaper, funeral home, legacy.com, or social media.
Where to Publish Your Obituary
Local newspapers: Call the obituary desk or submit online through the newspaper's website. Most papers charge by the line or by the word. Expect to pay $200 to $1,500 depending on length and publication.
Legacy.com and online memorial sites: You can publish an obituary on legacy.com for free (basic listing) or for a fee (enhanced with photos and guest book). Other sites like everplans.com and echovita.com also accept submissions.
Funeral home website: Most funeral homes will publish the obituary on their website as part of their services at no extra charge. Ask your funeral director.
Social media: Many families share the obituary on Facebook, Instagram, or CaringBridge. Wait until close family has been notified privately before posting publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is this obituary maker free?
Yes, completely free with no account required. You can generate as many obituaries as you need without signing up or paying anything.
How long does it take to generate an obituary?
Under 2 minutes once you fill in the details about your loved one. The AI generates a complete draft that you can then edit and personalize.
Can I edit the generated obituary?
Yes. Copy the text and edit it however you like before publishing. The generated obituary is a starting point that you should review and adjust to make sure every detail is accurate and every word feels right.
What information do I need to write an obituary?
The basics are full name, dates, survivors, and service details. The more personality details you add such as hobbies, career, and a favorite memory, the more personalized and meaningful the obituary will be.
How long should an obituary be?
Most newspaper obituaries are 150 to 250 words. Online obituaries can be longer with no additional cost. Our tool generates obituaries in the 200 to 400 word range which works for both formats.
Can I use this for a father, mother, or spouse?
Yes. The tool works for any relationship. Adjust the tone and add specific memories to personalize the obituary for your mother, father, spouse, grandparent, sibling, friend, or anyone you have lost.
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