Worte fürs Leben/Investment

Investment

Ceremonies with dignity,
heart and care.

Every person has a unique story. That’s why every speech is created individually – with time to listen, careful preparation and a personal design of the ceremony.

Fee overview

Transparent guide prices.

Funeral ceremony

from €590

  • Personal preliminary conversation
  • Getting to know the life story
  • Individually written eulogy
  • Coordination with family & funeral directors
  • Leading the funeral ceremony
  • Travel within 30 km included

Wedding ceremony

from €990

  • Personal introduction
  • Individual planning of the ceremony
  • Personally written wedding speech
  • Coordination with the couple
  • Leading the wedding ceremony

Renewal of vows

from €590

A personally designed ceremony for couples who wish to consciously celebrate their shared story and give new expression to their promise.

Special moments

from €490

For life’s beautiful turning points. For example:

  • Birthdays
  • Wedding anniversaries
  • Blessing ceremonies
  • Retirement farewells
  • Other personal life events

Travel

Travel within a 30 km radius is included in the fee. For greater distances I charge €0.50 per kilometre driven.

Transparency

All fees are guide prices. After a no-obligation introductory conversation you will receive a transparent fixed-price offer – so you know from the outset which services are included and what costs to expect.

My goal is not simply to give a speech – but to find words that stay.
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Worte fürs Leben

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Investment in a ceremony is an investment in a meaningful moment. I offer clear, personal guidance for weddings, funerals and special occasions in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main region.

Every ceremony is prepared with care, from our first conversation to the final words. You receive an honest overview of the work involved and the time needed to create a ceremony that feels personal.

What your investment includes

Your investment includes listening, preparation, writing, coordination and the personal delivery of your ceremony. The exact fee depends on the occasion, the scope of support and the wishes of the people involved.

Good preparation gives you space to be present. We discuss the story, the people who matter and the atmosphere you want to create. I then shape these details into a ceremony with a clear structure and a warm, natural voice.

For a wedding, this may include the welcome, your story as a couple, vows, readings and a personal ritual. For a funeral, it may include a life story, memories, music and words of farewell. For special moments, we find the form that fits the occasion and the people you are celebrating.

There are no hidden packages and no one-size-fits-all solution. My aim is to make the investment transparent and the process reassuring. You can ask questions at any time, and together we decide what support is right for you.

All ceremonies are created for your location and your guests. I work in English, German and Portuguese and can also support bilingual families and international couples. If you are unsure where to begin, a first conversation is the easiest next step.

The investment also reflects the calm, attentive time behind the scenes: careful conversations, thoughtful editing and reliable coordination with your venue or other professionals. My role is to make the words feel effortless on the day, while every important detail has been considered beforehand.

Would you like to talk about your ceremony? Send a few lines about your occasion, your date and your wishes. I will respond personally and explain the next steps without obligation.

Clear expectations help you make decisions with confidence, whether you are planning a joyful wedding, a quiet farewell or another important transition in life.

For additional inspiration, you can also explore practical ceremony ideas from Hochzeit.de.