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What to say in a video to be played at your funeral

Not sure what to say? Start with these five simple prompts, then say it the way you talk.

Start small

Most people freeze because they think it has to be a speech. It doesn't. Think of it as a short, honest conversation with the people you love, one you will not be there to finish.

Five prompts that always work

1. Thank you. Who do you want to thank, and for what? Be specific. "Thank you for driving me to every appointment" beats "thanks for everything."
2. A story. What is one memory you would want them to keep? Tell it like you would at a kitchen table.
3. What you hope for them. One or two plain wishes. Not advice, just hope.
4. What you are not worried about. Many people want to say "it's okay, don't be sad for long."
5. Goodbye, your way. A line, a joke or a simple "I love you."

Keep it short

Three to five minutes is plenty. The room will remember how it felt, not how long it was.

Speak it, don't read it

If you write it down first, read it once, then say it in your own words. If you get stuck, our AI helper can ask these questions one at a time and write a first draft from your answers. You can tap to make it funnier or warmer, and it shows the words on screen as you record.

It does not have to be perfect

A pause, a laugh or a wobbly voice is part of what makes it yours. The people watching won't notice the mistakes. They will notice you.