Matthias Köhler I Trauerredner

During one of the most difficult times of our lives, Laura and I couldn’t have asked for a better person by our side than Matthias Köhler.

From the very first moment, he treated us with extraordinary empathy, warmth, and kindness. He took an incredible amount of time with us; he not only listened attentively but also sensed what lay between the words. With him, we didn’t just feel well cared for—we felt truly seen, understood, and almost lovingly supported.

Although Matthias had never met my husband and Laura’s father, Peter, in person, he managed to portray his essence, his character, and all the little quirks that made him who he was so authentically and vividly that it was as if he had known him for many years. His speech wasn’t just a eulogy—it was a wonderful, deeply personal tribute to an entire life. It touched us deeply, brought memories to life, and, despite all the tears, even made us smile. That’s exactly what Peter would have liked.

Matthias also conducted the entire funeral service with a calmness, dignity, and warmth that gave us all strength and comfort. Many of our guests were deeply impressed by his words and his special manner.

Matthias Köhler doesn’t just practice a profession—he follows a calling. He is not only an exceptional funeral speaker but, above all, a very special person with a big heart.

Dear Matthias, Laura and I will never forget how you guided us and our family through this difficult farewell. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We cannot offer a greater or more sincere recommendation.

During that difficult time, so soon after the loss of my beloved husband, he was very thoughtful and consistently steered the conversation in a positive direction. As a result, the planning meeting for the funeral service was very constructive and pleasant.

We really liked Matthias right from the start, and during that difficult time, he was a huge help to us.
He was always available, and he did a great job of fulfilling our requests. It’s just a shame that, for whatever reason, he made two mistakes in his speech, but that’s just how it goes and can’t be changed now. We would definitely recommend him.

Mr. Köhler did an excellent job preparing for our initial meeting with a comprehensive questionnaire.
The discussion about the eulogy took place in a very pleasant atmosphere, which brought back many nearly forgotten memories that were incorporated into the eulogy.
Mr. Köhler conducted the ceremony with great dignity and sensitivity, and he was there to support us every step of the way.
His proactive communication throughout the preparations deserves special mention.
We always felt we were in good hands with him.
The eulogy beautifully captured the person’s life journey, character, and special experiences.

Hello Mr. Köhler, my family and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you once again. We found the eulogy for our dad and husband to be very thoughtful and dignified. You spoke about his life as if you had known him personally for years. You highlighted exactly the right—and most important—aspects of his life and described him so accurately that everyone in attendance said, “Yes, that’s exactly how Michi was.” All of our guests spoke highly of your eulogy and asked where you were from. Your empathetic manner made saying goodbye more bearable for all of us, especially for our Karsten.
Sincerely,
The Heike Heß Family

Mr. Köhler really moved me with the special way he delivered the eulogy.

I had seen Matthias speak at a farewell and memorial service last year—because he made such an outstanding and positive impression, he was our first choice to speak at my father’s memorial and farewell service. We were very glad that Matthias was able to organize the service for my father in such a challenging situation.

Through a comprehensive questionnaire that we as a family were asked to complete, Matthias was able to gain a very good understanding of what made my father special as a person. Through the subsequent remembrance conversation, Matthias deepened his understanding of my father and developed the content for the eulogy and the structure of the memorial service. Working with Matthias also helped our family gain a much clearer picture of my father once again. This has been a great help to us in understanding and coming to terms with his loss.

During the memorial and farewell service, everything went perfectly without exception. Matthias—together with the other participants—brilliantly highlighted my father’s fascinating life once again in a comprehensive and varied way. It couldn’t have been better—the entertainment was very fitting. Thanks to the clearly immense dedication of everyone involved—especially Matthias—my father was given a very dignified send-off.

Thank you so much, Matthias, for your truly outstanding work during what were difficult days for us!

Stay smart, and keep up the great work!

Absolutely great, empathetic, compassionate, and appropriate. A huge help to us.

Dear Mr. Köhler,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your extraordinary eulogy at the funeral of our husband and father, Schmitti.

Even during our preliminary discussions, we greatly appreciated your empathetic manner, your attentiveness, and your valuable advice. You succeeded in painting such a vivid and authentic portrait of our husband and father, Schmitti, based on our memories and stories, that everyone present immediately knew who you were talking about. You captured his personality, his quirks, and his essence in a way that touched us deeply. And you even managed to bring a smile to our faces on this difficult day.

The eulogy was not only dignified and moving, but also incredibly personal. Many guests told us afterward how moved they were by your words and how accurately and warmly you described our husband/father. It was as if they had seen him right before their eyes once more.

During a very difficult time for us, you helped create a dignified and beautiful farewell. We are very grateful to you for that.

There’s one more thing we’d like to highlight. Actually, the timing didn’t work out for you that day, but there were some small things you had in common with Schmitti—the chemistry was just there, and you couldn’t say no :-). And for that, we are infinitely grateful to you.

Warm regards,
The Schmitt and Kellermann Families

Mr. Matthias Köhler’s calm demeanor, sensitivity, and empathy are truly unparalleled. There was no time pressure during the preliminary meeting or on the phone calls. Mr. Köhler was always available, addressed every concern, and offered advice, ensuring that this eulogy was a very beautiful farewell for my husband and that the pain receded far into the background.
Through his calm demeanor, Mr. Köhler gave the impression that this was not a eulogy, but a speech for a special occasion. I felt that if my husband could have heard it, he would surely have thought: this is a very beautiful speech. Everything was just right. And I would make the same decision again in a heartbeat. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Köhler and would like to thank him very much for his time. Even the mourners were full of praise for the dignified way the eulogy was delivered and for his support.

From the very beginning, we found our collaboration with you to be very respectful. My mother’s life was beautifully portrayed during the eulogy. Other attendees at the funeral service also praised your eulogy. It was a sad day for us, but thanks to the collaboration between the Solefleur Funeral Home and you, the day also became a very special one for all of us...

The eulogy was exactly as we had imagined it. It was very heartfelt and focused on the strengths of the deceased. It included many memories, and it allowed us to say our goodbyes with dignity.

I first spoke with Matthias over the phone, and I have to say that I immediately felt I could trust him after just a few sentences. I think that feeling was mutual.

Since I deal with many people on a daily basis myself, I think I’m pretty good at judging who can be trusted and who can’t. Matthias is a trustworthy, serious, and at the same time very empathetic person with whom you feel at ease right away.

Even in our interactions with my siblings and with the many questions that needed to be clarified beforehand, we never felt that anything was forced or impersonal. On the contrary: his open, honest, and warm manner helped us greatly during this difficult time.

The eulogy he prepared and delivered for our beloved mother was dignified, personal, and touching. It gave us a great deal of strength, especially on the day of the funeral, and helped us say our goodbyes.

For this, we can only say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I would recommend Matthias anytime, not only as a funeral speaker but also for other significant life events, such as a non-religious wedding ceremony or a marriage.

My siblings and I would like to once again express our heartfelt thanks for his open, honest manner and his wonderful support. We are very grateful for how he walked this difficult path alongside us.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

- Listens openly to individual wishes and helps bring them to life - Quickly establishes a sense of familiarity - Conversations on an equal footing - Very easy to reach - Prompt responses - Acts as a strong link between family members and the funeral director - Plays a key role in ensuring the memorial service becomes a celebration of memories, doing so with creativity and courtesy
THANK YOU

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!