Matthias Köhler I Trauerredner

Dear Matthias,
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful and heartfelt eulogy you gave for our Grandma Sigrid.
With your words, you struck exactly the right note and described her life in such a warm, dignified, and personal way that we all felt a deep connection to it.
You brought us comfort, brought our memories to life, and made our Grandma feel very close to us once again that day.
Thank you for your time, your voice, your empathy, and for making the memorial service so special.
With love,
Tina and family

Once again, thank you so much for your help and support. From our first contact through to the funeral, everything was handled with great sensitivity and care. A heartfelt thank you.

We were completely satisfied with our funeral speaker, Mr. Matthias Köhler. Even during our initial consultation, Mr. Köhler exuded incredible warmth and was very empathetic. It felt as though we had known each other for many years. He addressed both the major milestones and the small details of Anneliese’s life with great sensitivity. The resulting eulogy portrayed my mother’s life in a very real and heartfelt way. Many memories were brought back to life. The guests at the funeral service also agreed that they had never heard such a beautiful eulogy. Thank you so much for everything, Mr. Köhler.

There are moments in life for which words are hardly enough—and yet Matthias found exactly the right words.

His speech for Anne had a depth that touched us all. It wasn’t just beautiful or dignified—it was genuine. So personal, so sensitive, and so perfectly attuned to Anne, it was as if he had known her himself for many years.

He managed not only to describe Anne, but to make her presence felt once again in that moment. His words brought to life memories, character, warmth, and even the unspoken. It was as if he had seen between the lines exactly what we ourselves might have found difficult to express.

This speech was not a farewell in the traditional sense—it was a quiet, dignified celebration of a life.

We are infinitely grateful for this special way of remembering.

From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you.

Christoph & Charlotta

Thanks to his detailed questionnaire—which, of course, should be filled out carefully—Matthias Köhler arrives at the in-person consultation well-prepared. His ability to grasp the essence of a situation is outstanding, and he writes a eulogy that is so personal, it feels as though he knew the deceased personally. His approach made the ceremony unforgettable for many people, and I will always cherish the memory of that day.

I contacted Matthias because I wanted him to deliver the eulogy at my mother’s funeral.
Before he came to meet my family and me, we were very anxious about this conversation, but it turned out to be one of the most beautiful conversations we could have had. Instead of tears and grief, it was a beautiful remembrance of my beloved mother.
Matthias turned it into a wonderful tribute.
The funeral service—or as Matthias likes to call it, the memorial service—was as “beautiful” as a funeral service can be, and Matthias played a huge part in that.
He managed to weave every story and the smallest details we shared with him into the speech, perfectly capturing my mother’s life.

I could go on forever about the speech, but to sum it up…
Matthias was the best choice for a speaker I could have made.

Even though I hope we never have to meet again under such circumstances, I would contact Matthias every single time.

My family and all the guests were absolutely thrilled.

Thank you so much for everything. A definite recommendation!

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the loving and thoughtful eulogy. We have never heard a speech like this before. It did full justice to my wife, mother, daughter, and sister. You listened very carefully during our conversation and then conveyed it in such beautiful words. Hats off to you. You said you would come as a stranger and leave as a friend—and you succeeded. Thank you so much for everything. The Schäfer, Korngiebel, and Immig families

As agreed, Mr. Matthias Köhler contacted us promptly to schedule a meeting to discuss the funeral arrangements. His calm, friendly, and open manner made it easy for us to have a trusting conversation. He took note of all the details that were important to us regarding our loved one’s life and incorporated them into his eulogy. During the memorial service, Mr. Köhler skillfully guided us into a world of fond memories, thereby gifting us moments of gratitude, inner peace, and hope.

Dear Matthias, thank you so much for the beautiful, deeply empathetic, and heartfelt eulogy for Gerda’s final journey. Your work perfectly combines professionalism with compassion. The farewell was a comfort to all the guests in attendance. Thank you for that! Warm regards, Maria
P.S. By the way, we’re repeat customers—Matthias also presided over our father’s funeral at FriedWald Gelnhausen a year ago. He was very sensitive, respectful, and empathetic. Highly recommended!

Highly recommended! Mr. Köhler guided us with great empathy, experience, sensitivity, expertise, and professionalism. We sincerely thank him for his personal guidance.

The eulogy was very personal, and other mourners asked us if Matthias had known our dad as well. We felt very comfortable during our preliminary meeting, and Matthias was a loving support to us throughout the funeral service. He found exactly the right words, helping us to relive those beautiful memories in our hearts.

Mr. Köhler conducted the funeral service with great dignity and sensitivity. The eulogy was personal and authentically reflected my husband’s life. What stood out was the calm and clear delivery of the eulogy, which brought comfort to many of those in attendance.
Mr. Köhler took a lot of time to prepare in advance, listened to our wishes, and was very well prepared. In addition, he helped us set up on the day of the funeral service—that was not a given and was a huge help.
Overall, he provided very professional and appropriate support during a difficult time.

From the very beginning, Mr. Köhler won us over with his empathetic, down-to-earth, and humorous manner. He’s always there for us and listens. We found working with him to be a comforting experience; Mr. Köhler gave us a sense of security amid all the emotional turmoil, because we knew we could rely on him.
We are grateful to have had him as our funeral speaker!

Just great. Mr. Köhler is friendly and empathetic. He had already gathered information in advance for the preliminary meeting.

From the initial consultation to the eulogy and the funeral service itself, everything went exactly as we had hoped. Mr. Köhler was very empathetic and friendly, and we would highly recommend him.

Matthias is a very empathetic person. The initial consultation was thoughtful, and he even made us laugh at times. The eulogy itself, as well as his words at the graveside, were indescribably beautiful and heartfelt. EVERYONE who attended the funeral service gave us positive feedback, which I was happy to pass on to Matthias. Thank you so much, dear Matthias!

Matthias Köhler entered my family’s life as a funeral speaker following my father’s sudden death. He possesses a rare gift: his sincere demeanor, combined with just the right balance of professionalism, warmth, empathy, and kindness. Through his very comprehensive questionnaire, Matthias built a wonderful connection to my late father. Given the overall situation surrounding the sudden loss, it was no easy task, but during the introductory conversation that followed, Matthias gained a very good understanding of him and our family. The personal conversation with Matthias served as both emergency pastoral care and a grief counseling session. At no point did we feel we were dealing with a business partner, but rather with a good friend. That is truly impressive. From scheduling the date to the proceedings (in the wintery Ruhewald Meiningen) and down to the smallest details, Matthias lovingly took care of organizing the funeral ceremony for us.

And the painful day of saying goodbye to our father was, as expected, very sad, but Matthias provided our family, our friends, and our companions with a great deal of support and even found personal words to say at the farewell. It was the most moving funeral for everyone present. I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly recommend him here on this platform as well. All the best, and thank you very much for your services during a very difficult time. Peter Sohn

Following a very pleasant and in-depth preliminary discussion, Mr. Köhler
delivered a heartfelt speech that will remain a fond memory for all of us.

We felt very well cared for and supported. The eulogy was very heartfelt; we really liked it, and it helped us say goodbye.

Mr. Köhler has a warm, compassionate, professional, and exceptionally kind way of connecting with the bereaved. He takes plenty of time during the preliminary consultation, so you immediately feel that you are in good hands. His pleasant voice and choice of words are a true asset, as his eulogy brings a sense of calm, comfort, and appreciation to the bereaved during the difficult hour of saying goodbye. I could not have wished for a better eulogist for the funeral service; the memory will remain. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!