What to Write in Memory of Someone: Examples

Start with a single trait

Describe one vivid trait: kindness, a sense of humor, dedication. From there it's easy to move on to the stories that show it.

Tell a particular story

A specific story touches the heart more than general words. "He fed the pigeons every morning" says more about a person than "he was kind."

Speak of love

Don't be afraid of simple words: what made him dear to you, what he taught you, what you will keep. Sincerity matters more than polished phrasing.

When the words won't come

Don't start from a blank page; start by answering simple questions: what he was like, what he loved, what you're grateful for. You can dictate your thoughts aloud, and AI will gently gather them into text. Imperfect but sincere words are always better than perfect silence.

• Start with a single vivid trait.
• Back it up with a specific story.
• Speak of love in simple words.
• If words won't come, answer questions or dictate.