Lazarus AI
AI Obituary Writer
No writing experience needed. Enter a name, a few memories, and key dates. Our AI generates a dignified, personalised obituary — free, no account required.
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Create Free AccountYou're grieving. You have days — sometimes hours — to capture an entire life in a few hundred words. Most families don't know where to start, freeze up in front of a blank page, or worry that what they write won't do justice to the person they loved.
Lazarus AI doesn't replace your words. It gives you a dignified first draft — one that actually sounds like them — so you can spend your energy on what matters: being with your family.
Use the form above. No account needed. The more detail you share, the more personal the result.
Our AI generates a 220–280 word obituary — factual, compassionate, and ready to personalise. Copy it immediately, no sign-up needed.
Create a free account to save and edit your draft, export for print, and generate the full document set: eulogy, social tribute, memorial tribute, and anniversary message — all from the same details.
Most families spend 3–5 days writing an obituary. With Lazarus AI, the first draft is done before you've finished your first cup of tea.
The AI uses the memories and personality details you provide — not a generic template. The result reflects who your loved one actually was.
One click generates the obituary, a eulogy, a memorial tribute, a social media post, and an anniversary message — all at the same time.
Everything you share is private until you decide to share it. No data is used for training. Your family's memories belong to your family.
Generate a preview right now, no account required. Copy the text for immediate use. Create a free account to save and expand.
Phone, tablet, or laptop. Use it at home, at the funeral home, or in the hospital. Lazarus AI works wherever you are.
This is a sample generated from a simple set of memories. The names and details are illustrative.
Sample Obituary — AI Generated
Margaret "Maggie" Louise Hartwell, 78, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on the morning of 3 June 2026, surrounded by her family at Providence Medical Center.
Born on 14 February 1948 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Maggie was the eldest of four children. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher — a calling she pursued for 34 years — and was known by former students for her patience, her strict insistence on kindness, and her annual production of the school Christmas play.
Maggie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gerald; her two daughters, Diane and Carol; four grandchildren; and her cat, Mr Whiskers, who she described as "the best listener in the house." She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Thomas.
Maggie's family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Portland Public Library Foundation in her name. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 14 June at 2pm at St. Andrew's Church, Portland.
* Generated in under 8 seconds from a 60-word memory prompt.
What information do I need to write an obituary?
At minimum: full name and 2–3 sentences about who they were. Adding dates, birthplace, surviving family, and more memories will make it richer. You can always try again with more detail.
Is the obituary writer completely free?
Yes. You can generate a preview right here — no account, no card required. Saving, editing, printing, exporting, and generating the full document set (eulogy, social tribute, anniversary message) require a free verified account.
How long should an obituary be?
For newspaper publication: 150–250 words. For a memorial service programme or digital tribute: 250–400 words. Lazarus AI defaults to 220–280 words.
Can I use the obituary for a newspaper or funeral home?
Yes. You own everything the AI generates. Copy the text, paste it wherever you need it — newspaper submission, funeral home website, printed programme, or digital memorial page.
Can I write an obituary for a pet?
Yes. Lazarus AI's Forever Paws feature includes a dedicated pet obituary generator for any animal companion.
What else can I create beyond an obituary?
From the same memorial profile you can generate a eulogy, a life story (multi-chapter biography), a farewell video, a memory lane video, and keepsakes. Everything is built from the same foundation you create once.
Free to try right now. Create an account to save, edit, and unlock the full memorial package.
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