A Thoughtful First Draft — So You’re Not Starting from Scratch
Share your memories and stories. A real person will shape them into a tribute you can make your own — so you don’t have to navigate the writing alone.
🤝 Your Memories. Your Stories. Your Tribute.
Our Tribute Draft service gives you a thoughtfully structured first draft, with a clear opening, a natural flow and a meaningful closing.
You can take a break from the writing while we bring what you’ve shared together. When your draft arrives, you’ll have a clear starting point to personalise and add your finishing touches — with guidance to help you along the way.
Your memories remain at the heart of it, and you stay in control of how your final tribute takes shape.
From $75 • Delivered within 24 hours • Secure and confidential
🌟 What You Receive
Alongside your first draft, you’ll also receive support tailored to your tribute:
Reflection Prompts
Thoughtful prompts help you uncover more memories and meaningful moments.Personalisation Guidance
Tailored guidance to help you adapt the draft in your own words, so it feels natural and authentic.Practical Speaking Tips
To help you feel more prepared and confident on the day of the service.
👉 See What a Tribute Draft Looks Like
🔧 How it Works
⓵ Share Your Memories
After ordering, share your memories and stories once, by email or through our guided questionnaire..
⓶ We Create Your Draft
Once you've shared what matters, you can step away while we get your first draft underway.
⓷ Reflect and Personalise
Personalised reflection prompts help you uncover more memories, with guidance to help you add your own words and finishing touches.
⓸ Prepare and Deliver
Practical speaking tips help you prepare to share your tribute and feel more confident on the day of the service.
🤝 Ready When You Are
When you're ready to take the next step, choose the Tribute Draft that feels right for you.
Every Tribute Draft includes the same supporting tools — the only difference is length.
Up to 450 Words — $75 USD
(approx. 3 - 4 minutes)
Short, heartfelt tributes with clarity and focus.
Up to 1,050 Words — $135
(approx. 7 - 8 minutes)
Balanced tributes with personal detail and reflection
(Most commonly chosen length)
Up to 1,500 Words — $185
(approx. 10 - 12 minutes)
Longer tributes rich in detail, memory and meaning
Delivered within 24 hours • Satisfaction guaranteed • Secure forms and payments
Writing a tribute yourself doesn’t have to mean starting by yourself.
✍️ Prefer More Hands-on Support?
Our Fully Written Tribute service takes on more of the writing process for you, developing what you share into a complete tribute, with two rounds of revisions.
Words from Those We’ve Helped
“I didn’t want anyone to write it for me, but I needed clearer structure and guidance. The tribute drafts service was perfect for that — it helped me get started without feeling overwhelmed.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 · D.T. 🇨🇦
“I was asked to speak at my uncle’s funeral with just a few days’ notice. The draft from DBS helped me organise my thoughts — I didn’t feel so lost trying to write.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 · Anonymous 🇬🇧
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my tribute draft still sound like me?
Yes. Your tribute draft is shaped around your memories, your relationship, and the things you want to say. It is designed to support your voice — not replace it.
Once you receive your draft, it is yours to review and personalise. You may find that only small finishing touches are needed, or you may want to adjust particular words, add another memory, or make other changes so the final tribute feels completely your own.
What do I need to share for a tribute draft?
You do not need to have everything organised before you begin. Our guided tribute information form helps you share what matters most, including your relationship, memories, stories, personal qualities, and anything else you would like reflected in the tribute.
There is also space to tell us about relevant details such as how the tribute will be used, who will be speaking, and any cultural or faith considerations you would like us to be aware of.
You can also choose to upload photos of condolence messages, which can sometimes reveal additional memories or context — but this is entirely optional.
How is a DBS Tribute Draft different from AI or online writing tools?
AI and online writing tools can generate a tribute quickly and at lower cost, and for some people that may be all the help they need. But you still manage the process — reviewing the wording, adding missing details, adjusting the tone, and working back and forth until it feels right.
With a DBS Tribute Draft, you share your memories and stories once, and a real person takes on more of that process. We consider the wider context too — including how and where the tribute will be used, who will be speaking, and any relevant cultural or faith considerations.
We then shape what you have shared into a thoughtfully structured first draft, with personalised guidance to help you reflect and add your finishing touches — giving you more space to focus on what matters most while you remain in control of the final tribute.
Is the guidance included with my Tribute Draft personalised?
Yes. The guidance included with your Tribute Draft is based on your tribute, what you have shared with us, and any questions or concerns you may have discussed with us. It is not simply generic guidance added to every order.
Your draft includes Reflection Prompts to help you uncover additional memories and stories, Personalisation Guidance to help you add your own words and finishing touches, and Speaking Tips to help you prepare for delivering your tribute.
Because a real person has considered what you have shared, these can focus on areas that may genuinely help you and your particular tribute.
What’s the difference between a Tribute Draft and a Fully Written Tribute?
A Tribute Draft is designed for someone who wants help getting started while remaining closely involved in shaping the final tribute. We organise what you share into a thoughtfully structured first draft, then provide personalised guidance to help you make it your own.
If you would prefer us to take your memories and develop them into a more complete tribute, with further refinement and revisions included, a Fully Written Tribute may be a better fit.
Both are human-led and built around what you share with us — the difference is simply how much of the writing process you would like us to take on.
How quickly will I receive my tribute draft?
Your tribute draft is usually delivered within 24 hours after receiving your memories. Once you have shared what matters, you can step away from the writing while we get your first draft underway.
If you are working toward a specific date or service, you are welcome to let us know — we will always try to accommodate where possible.