A Note from the Founder: Why I Started Eulonique

After experiencing redundancy five years ago at the height of the pandemic, I re-trained as a celebrant, with a particular focus on funerals. Over the years, I’d seen first-hand how impersonal and unrelatable funerals could be, especially when conducted by a religious officiant or celebrant who had never met the deceased. I heard names mispronounced, life events mixed up, and generic platitudes shared with an audience in too much pain to object. I was determined to make a change: to provide personal, heartfelt funerals that honoured the life of the deceased and reflected their personality – resonating with the people who loved them.

The typical process for a celebrant begins with an instruction from a funeral director, who provides basic information such as name, date of birth, and date of death. But the real work starts with a family interview. This conversation allows the next of kin – and sometimes other relatives or friends – to share stories and memories that help shape a meaningful service.

But here’s where I often encountered challenges. On several occasions, nothing was known about the deceased’s early life beyond the most basic details. More commonly, there were large gaps in their life story – important dates and events forgotten or never known. This isn’t entirely surprising. Not everyone shares every aspect of their life with those around them. Some things we keep to ourselves. And some we simply never get the chance to tell. But what about the events that formed our story, the moments that changed our lives? Can we be sure our loved ones know about them? What would we want others to know about our lives, and how can we ensure those key moments are recorded?

I started Eulonique to give people the option to shape what is said at their funeral. Preparing for your own passing isn’t exactly a fun experience, but it’s a worthwhile one for those who want to ensure their story is told – in their own words. A growing number of people are pre-paying for their funerals to relieve the burden on those left behind. But even with the funeral paid for, the task of helping the celebrant write the eulogy still falls to the bereaved.

This is where Eulonique comes in. We help people craft a eulogy in their own words, highlighting the moments, values, and relationships they want to be remembered for. With their story written and safely stored, our clients can rest assured that their loved ones will have one less thing to worry about when the time comes.

Our service doesn’t make thinking about your own death any easier, but it does make your passing less stressful for those you leave behind.

For more information about how we can help, please get in touch via our contact page or email us at info@eulonique.co.uk.