Welcome to Create My Legacy!
Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional experience, and during such times, it's natural to want to celebrate their life in a meaningful way. My name is Eugene Matthias, and as a funeral celebrant and I understand the importance of commemorating a person's life in a truly personal and heartfelt manner.
When I went through the loss of my own mother, I realised how little I knew about her life and the stories that made her who she was. This realisation struck a chord with me as I interacted with other families during my work as a celebrant.
Many families faced the same dilemma, struggling to find the right words and memories to honour their loved ones during the funeral service.
Everyone's life deserves to be celebrated and cherished, leaving behind a meaningful and lasting legacy for generations to come.
From this place of empathy and understanding, I now offer clients four NEW services.
Many people wisely take out funeral insurance to cover the costs of their final journey. Over the last few years the funeral industry has changed and planning for the future is now becoming an essential aspect of life. By doing so, you leave behind a beautiful legacy that showcases the essence of your life and alleviates the stress on your family when the time comes to produce your eulogy.
Allow me to help you create a heartfelt and authentic tribute that reflects your life's unique journey. Together, we can capture the essence of your experiences, the lessons you've learned, and the love you've shared.
Your legacy will be a cherished gift for your family and friends, ensuring your memory lives on gracefully and warmly.
Thank you for considering Create My Legacy. Let's work together to craft a tribute that truly honours your life and the memories you've made.
Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional experience, and during such times, it's natural to want to celebrate their life in a meaningful way. My name is Eugene Matthias, and as a funeral celebrant and I understand the importance of commemorating a person's life in a truly personal and heartfelt manner.
When I went through the loss of my own mother, I realised how little I knew about her life and the stories that made her who she was. This realisation struck a chord with me as I interacted with other families during my work as a celebrant.
Many families faced the same dilemma, struggling to find the right words and memories to honour their loved ones during the funeral service.
Everyone's life deserves to be celebrated and cherished, leaving behind a meaningful and lasting legacy for generations to come.
From this place of empathy and understanding, I now offer clients four NEW services.
- Eulogy writing, don't leave this to your family.
- Writing Your Life Story, a wonderful legacy. Why not turn this into a printed Legacy Book with photos for your family.
- You Life Story on Video, talk direct to your family and tell them your life story. This is then there for generations to come.
- Funeral service, your family need not worry about anything, because together we will write up your complete funeral service.
Many people wisely take out funeral insurance to cover the costs of their final journey. Over the last few years the funeral industry has changed and planning for the future is now becoming an essential aspect of life. By doing so, you leave behind a beautiful legacy that showcases the essence of your life and alleviates the stress on your family when the time comes to produce your eulogy.
Allow me to help you create a heartfelt and authentic tribute that reflects your life's unique journey. Together, we can capture the essence of your experiences, the lessons you've learned, and the love you've shared.
Your legacy will be a cherished gift for your family and friends, ensuring your memory lives on gracefully and warmly.
Thank you for considering Create My Legacy. Let's work together to craft a tribute that truly honours your life and the memories you've made.
See What They Say
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Your loved ones will never know
the true story of YOU |
Why write a Eulogy?
Imagine sitting in on your Celebrant's family visit, he is taking notes. Usually funeral instructions have not been left, so family will not know what you want for your funeral service. When writing your Eulogy, they have different memories about your life and there are always big gaps missing. They don’t know what your life was like as a child, a teenager, an adult before you got married or even before they were born. Children have no real memory of family life until they are 6 or 7 years old. Over 40% of your life is missing. In addition, we are living longer, and Dementia means an additional loss of memory later in life. At the funeral, your Eulogy is sadly incomplete; many elements of your life are lost forever. |
Why write my 'Life Story'?
Leaving your life story as a legacy can have several meaningful and valuable benefits. While it's a personal choice, here are some reasons why people choose to do so:
1. Preserve your memories: Your life story contains a wealth of experiences, insights, and memories that are unique to you. By preserving these, you ensure that your personal history isn't lost to time. Your descendants and future generations can learn from your experiences and understand their own roots.
2. Share wisdom and life lessons: Your life story can be a source of inspiration and guidance for others. By documenting your experiences, you can pass down valuable life lessons, advice, and knowledge that can help future generations navigate their own challenges and make better decisions.
3. Connect with family and friends: Sharing your life story can strengthen the bonds with your loved ones. It can provide a deeper understanding of who you are, where you come from, and the experiences that have shaped you. This can foster stronger connections and a sense of belonging within your family and social circles.
4. Leave a lasting impact: Your life story can serve as a legacy that continues to influence and inspire others long after you're gone. It can contribute to the collective human experience and leave a mark on the world, even if it's on a small scale.
5. Personal reflection and closure: Writing or recording your life story can be a therapeutic and reflective process. It allows you to review your life, come to terms with past experiences, and find a sense of closure and purpose. This can be particularly valuable in later stages of life.
6. Capture historical and cultural context: Your life story is not just about your individual experiences but can also provide insights into the historical, cultural, and societal context of the times in which you've lived. This can be valuable for historians and future generations seeking to understand the past.
7. Encourage storytelling traditions: Sharing your life story can be part of a broader cultural tradition of storytelling and oral history. It can help keep these traditions alive and pass them on to the next generation.
Remember that preserving your life story as a legacy can take various forms, including written memoirs, oral histories, audio or video recordings, or even artwork. The choice of medium is up to you and should align with your preferences and the audience you want to reach. Ultimately, leaving a legacy is a personal decision, and the reasons for doing so can be as unique as your own life experiences.
Leaving your life story as a legacy can have several meaningful and valuable benefits. While it's a personal choice, here are some reasons why people choose to do so:
1. Preserve your memories: Your life story contains a wealth of experiences, insights, and memories that are unique to you. By preserving these, you ensure that your personal history isn't lost to time. Your descendants and future generations can learn from your experiences and understand their own roots.
2. Share wisdom and life lessons: Your life story can be a source of inspiration and guidance for others. By documenting your experiences, you can pass down valuable life lessons, advice, and knowledge that can help future generations navigate their own challenges and make better decisions.
3. Connect with family and friends: Sharing your life story can strengthen the bonds with your loved ones. It can provide a deeper understanding of who you are, where you come from, and the experiences that have shaped you. This can foster stronger connections and a sense of belonging within your family and social circles.
4. Leave a lasting impact: Your life story can serve as a legacy that continues to influence and inspire others long after you're gone. It can contribute to the collective human experience and leave a mark on the world, even if it's on a small scale.
5. Personal reflection and closure: Writing or recording your life story can be a therapeutic and reflective process. It allows you to review your life, come to terms with past experiences, and find a sense of closure and purpose. This can be particularly valuable in later stages of life.
6. Capture historical and cultural context: Your life story is not just about your individual experiences but can also provide insights into the historical, cultural, and societal context of the times in which you've lived. This can be valuable for historians and future generations seeking to understand the past.
7. Encourage storytelling traditions: Sharing your life story can be part of a broader cultural tradition of storytelling and oral history. It can help keep these traditions alive and pass them on to the next generation.
Remember that preserving your life story as a legacy can take various forms, including written memoirs, oral histories, audio or video recordings, or even artwork. The choice of medium is up to you and should align with your preferences and the audience you want to reach. Ultimately, leaving a legacy is a personal decision, and the reasons for doing so can be as unique as your own life experiences.
Let me help in telling your storyNo one knows you better than you.
There is only one person who knows your story.....It's YOU.
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The big question is how much does it cost?
One client said - enlisting the services of Eugene a professional celebrant to help and guide us through the planning process was invaluable. The investment in him was small price to pay for peace of mind and a seamless, stress-free experience for our family.
My goal is to provide you with a range of professional service which will help to support your family when the time comes.
Costs
Eulogy Writing - £125, your complete eulogy from life as a child, to growing up, getting married, family life and all brought together with wonderful memories and stories..
Life Story - starts at £499, includes 33 pages of text containing 7,500 words. Additional packages are available.
Life Story Video - starts at £899, a 40 minute video in which you let your family know what a wonderful life you have had. You can also leave them messages.
Write up complete funeral - £250, this is writing up your complete celebration of life service, it includes -
One client said - enlisting the services of Eugene a professional celebrant to help and guide us through the planning process was invaluable. The investment in him was small price to pay for peace of mind and a seamless, stress-free experience for our family.
My goal is to provide you with a range of professional service which will help to support your family when the time comes.
Costs
Eulogy Writing - £125, your complete eulogy from life as a child, to growing up, getting married, family life and all brought together with wonderful memories and stories..
Life Story - starts at £499, includes 33 pages of text containing 7,500 words. Additional packages are available.
Life Story Video - starts at £899, a 40 minute video in which you let your family know what a wonderful life you have had. You can also leave them messages.
Write up complete funeral - £250, this is writing up your complete celebration of life service, it includes -
- Instructions for funeral directors and family.
- The selection of music you would like to have played at the service.
- Producing a structure of how you would like the service and what to include in it.
- A draft layout for the funeral director so they can produce the Order of Service
- Writing up your eulogy.
FREE Three eBooks
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Explore Our Comprehensive eBooks on 'Dying and the Law'
Discover a wealth of invaluable information in my three eBooks, centred around the sensitive and critical topic of navigating the legal aspects of end-of-life arrangements when a loved one passes away. These eBooks provide a compassionate and detailed guide to help you understand and manage this challenging time. Our eBooks cover the following essential topics: 1. **How to Arrange a Funeral**: A step-by-step guide on planning a respectful and meaningful farewell for your loved one. 2. **Dying & the Law**: Delve into the legal aspects of dealing with a loved one's passing, ensuring you're well-prepared for the journey ahead. 3. **A Comprehensive Checklist**: Gain access to an extensive list of vital information and tasks you should be aware of when facing the loss of a loved one. 4. **Understanding the Administrative Process**: Get insights into the administrative procedures involved in handling the affairs of the deceased. 5. **Importance of Leaving Funeral Instructions**: Learn why it's crucial for you and your loved ones to have clear and thoughtful funeral instructions in place. |
6. **Tax & Family Estate Matters**: Explore how taxation and family estate issues may affect the assets and affairs of the departed.
7. **Managing Your Digital Footprint**: Understand the importance of managing the online presence and digital legacy of the deceased. Priced at just £6.99 each or available as a bundle for all three at £15.00, our eBooks provide a cost-effective solution to equip you with the knowledge and guidance you need during this challenging time. To get your FREE copies or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me email - info@eugenematthias.com. |