The magic of multilingual ceremonies - farewells that touch hearts

Written by MORE THAN WORDS

There are moments in life that are so big that words alone are not enough to do them justice. This is exactly why ceremonies exist - be it in joy or in sorrow. As celebrant and freelance speaker, it is my vocation and passion to give such moments special meaning and keep them alive forever in the hearts of those involved.

Last week I had the privilege of organizing a very special farewell ceremony in Germany. It was the celebration of a man whose life was so unique and rich in facets that it would have been impossible to say goodbye to him in a conventional way.

He had a deep love of Denmark and an extraordinary passion for collecting samovars. His children therefore decided to give him a farewell that reflected these passions in a beautiful way. His ashes were buried in his favorite samovar - a symbol of his personality, his interests and the warmth he brought to the lives of those around him.

I was allowed to give the eulogy in Danish. Although many of the guests didn't understand Danish, that was irrelevant. It was the atmosphere that mattered. The words, even if they were incomprehensible to some, carried the soul of the moment. And as we sang his favorite songs together, the room filled with a sad and joyful energy that reminded us all of him: a father, friend and companion who had always made for special moments.

This ceremony was not only a farewell, but also a celebration of his life. It touched me deeply to see how his family and friends remembered him with a smile through their tears.

As a multilingual speaker, it is always an honor for me when the bereaved place their trust in me to create a farewell ceremony that is different - more personal, more unique. Grief has many faces, and I firmly believe that we should not only mourn the loss, but above all celebrate the life that was lived.

A multilingual ceremony offers the opportunity to unite cultural roots, personal stories and emotional connections in a way that transcends linguistic boundaries. It brings people together - no matter what language they speak - and creates a shared memory that touches everyone's heart.

I am infinitely grateful for the people who accompany me on this journey and allow me to be part of their stories. Because it is these stories that make life so special.

With love and gratitude,
Your Katja Nielsen

MORE THAN WORDS

Wedding officiant for multilingual wedding ceremonies in Belgium, Brussels, Ghent, Germany, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Aachen, France, Paris, Provence, Nice, Côte d'Azur, Luxembourg, Denmark, Copenhagen and destination weddings in the EU and worldwide for destination weddings.
Free wedding ceremonies in German, English, French, Danish, Dutch and also good Italian
Celebrant and officiant for wedding ceremonies in several languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish and also good Italian. Also secular funeral ceremonies and name giving ceremony in several languages.
As a freelance speaker I offer multilingual ceremonies of all kinds: Free weddings, farewell ceremonies, funeral speeches, children's welcoming ceremonies, name giving ceremonies in German, English, French, Dutch, Danish and also good Italian.

Cérémonie laïque multilingue. Je suis officiante de cérémonie laique, je vous offerre des cérémonie de mariage laïque en plusieurs langues. Would you like to have a funeral or a baptism in French, English, German, Dutch and Italian? Réservation en Belgique, à Bruxelles, Gand, en France, à Paris, dans le Sud de la France, à Nice, en Provence, la Côte d'Azur, à Marseille, au Luxembourg, en Allemagne, à Düsseldorf, Cologne, Hambourg, Berlin et Aix-la-Chapelle, Mainz, Koblenz, Saarbrücken, au Danemark, à Copenhague et partout en Europe et dans le monde pour des mariage de destination.
My ceremony style is always: Joyful, serene and festive with a dash of humor.
Joyfully yours Katja Nielsen

https://katjanielsenmorethanwords.eu
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