A Thoughtful First Draft — So You’re Not Starting from Scratch
We help you organise your memories and stories into a clear first draft you can continue to personalise.
🤝 Your Memories. Your Stories. Your Tribute.
During times of grief, finding the right words for a eulogy, funeral speech or memorial speech can feel overwhelming. Many people want to write these words themselves but struggle to organise their memories and stories into a clear structure before the service.
That's why we created Tribute Drafts—to help you organise your memories and stories into a clear first draft for a eulogy, funeral speech or memorial speech, with gentle prompts that often uncover additional moments you might otherwise forget.
Instead of starting with a blank page, you'll receive a thoughtfully structured first draft—giving you more time to reflect and something you can shape, adjust and confidently make your own.
🌿 If This Feels Familiar
A Tribute Draft can be especially helpful if:
You know what you want to say — but the words don’t feel quite right yet
You have thoughts or stories in mind, but struggle to bring them together.
You want your tribute to sound like your voice — not something generic or templated
You’re worried about forgetting something important in the limited time before a service
🌟 What You Receive with a Tribute Draft
A Tribute Draft gives you a clear structure to work from—without taking the words out of your hands.
Thoughtfully Structured First Draft
Built around your relationship, memories and stories, giving you a clear starting point for your tribute.Gentle 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
Gentle tips to help you feel more prepared and confident on the day of the service.
You remain in control of the final tribute. We simply help you bring your memories together more clearly.
👉 See What a Tribute Draft Looks Like
🔧 How it Works
⓵ Share Your Memories
After ordering, simply share your memories by email or our guided questionnaire.
⓶ We Create Your Draft
We organise your memories into a structured first draft, giving you a clear starting point to build from.
⓷ Make It Your Own
Edit and personalise your draft so it feels naturally and authentically like you before the service.
🤝 Ready When You Are
When you're ready to take the next step, you can choose the Tribute Draft that feels right for you.
Every Tribute Draft includes reflection prompts to help uncover additional memories, personalisation guidance and practical speaking tips — 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
A thoughtful tribute can bring comfort and a sense that the person has been remembered well.
Delivered within 24 hours • Satisfaction guaranteed • Secure forms and payments
💬 Have a question before getting started? You can message me directly.
If you’d prefer, you can also get in touch here.
✍️ Prefer More Hands-on Support?
Our Full Tribute Writing service helps organise and develop your memories into a complete tribute — thoughtfully written around your stories, reflections, and the tone you want to convey, with two rounds of revisions.
🌿 Need Something Shorter?
If a full tribute feels like more than you need, a Short Memorial Tribute can help you share a few meaningful memories in a short, heartfelt tribute.
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
-
Yes. Your tribute draft is built around your memories, your relationship, and the things you want to say. It’s designed to support your voice — not replace it. Many people tell us the draft sounds like what they wanted to say, but hadn’t yet been able to bring together clearly.
-
Once you decide to continue, you’ll be guided through an easy-to-complete form that helps you share what matters most. Most people simply tell us who the tribute is for, their relationship, and a few memories or qualities they’d like reflected. Some people also choose to upload photos of condolence messages, which can sometimes reveal additional memories or context — but this is entirely optional.
-
Your tribute draft includes a thoughtfully structured draft, along with personalisation guidance, gentle reflection prompts, and speaking tips to help you continue refining your tribute, if you wish. Everything is designed to support you in bringing your memories and thoughts together more clearly, while helping you feel confident delivering the tribute.
-
Absolutely. You’re encouraged to revise, adjust, or personalise the draft so it feels right to you. Some people make only small edits, while others reshape sections more deeply — both approaches are completely fine. The draft is yours to work with.
-
Most tributes are between 450 and 1,500 words, which usually translates to 5–12 minutes when spoken. This provides enough space for meaningful memories, reflection, and natural pauses, without feeling rushed or overwhelming.
-
Your tribute draft is usually delivered within 24–48 hours after receiving your memories. If you’re working toward a specific date or service, you’re welcome to let us know — we’ll always try to accommodate where possible.
-
Tribute drafts are ideal if you want support bringing your memories and thoughts together more clearly, especially if writing feels overwhelming right now. If you’d prefer not to edit at all and want a fully finished tribute prepared for you, a Fully Written Tribute may be a better fit. Both options are designed to support you — the difference is simply how hands-on you’d like to be.