ObituaryTemplate.com

Free Obituary Template

“Free” is a word that has been worn thin by template sites — free to preview, paid to download; free with a watermark; free after signup. So, plainly: everything on this site is actually free. The guided writer below, the fill-in-the-blank templates for every relationship, the complete examples, and the .txt and .docx downloads — no account, no watermark, no paid version of the obituary writer. It composes everything in your browser, so nothing you type about your loved one is even sent to us.

Use the writer below, or copy a template and fill in the blanks — whichever feels lighter today.

Write their obituary

Answer what you can and skip what you can’t — every field is optional. Composed entirely in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded.

What you get, exactly

  • A guided writer that composes a complete obituary from your answers, in three tones — traditional, celebration of life, and brief-for-newspaper.
  • Copy-and-paste templates written specifically for a mother, father, husband, wife, grandmother, grandfather, brother, and sister.
  • Seven complete examples with clearly fictional names, covering traditional, short, celebration-of-life, and no-service formats.
  • Downloads in .txt and .docx, a copy button, and a live newspaper line estimate so print costs don’t surprise you.

Frequently asked questions

What's the catch — why is it free?

There is no catch. The writer runs entirely in your browser with no AI service or server costs behind it, so giving it away costs us almost nothing — and families dealing with a death shouldn't have to reach for a credit card to write an obituary. If it helps you, telling someone about the site is thanks enough.

Do I need to create an account or enter an email?

No. The writer, templates, downloads, and copy button all work without an account. There is an optional 'email yourself a copy' convenience after your obituary is composed, but it is never required.

Are the downloads watermarked?

No. The .txt and .docx downloads contain your obituary and nothing else — no watermark, no credit line, no branding.

Can funeral homes use these templates?

Yes, freely. Funeral directors are welcome to use the writer and templates with the families they serve.