Let’s Talk About Death
It’s often said that we’re afraid to talk about death. But for those of us who’ve lost someone, that’s only partly true. Many find comfort in talking about grief — especially with others who are grieving too. And as we grow older, these conversations often become more frequent. Friends, relatives, even celebrities — we begin to lose people within our own generation.
So we’re talking about death. But usually, we’re talking about it as something that’s happened to other people.
We obviously can’t talk about our own death in the past tense: it hasn’t happened yet. And when it does, we’ll no longer be here to talk about it. But it’s not death itself that we avoid discussing; it’s the reality of our own mortality. We all know what’s coming, but unless we’re faced with a terminal diagnosis, we tend to push it aside — tucking the thought somewhere out of reach.
This is part of being human. If we dwelled constantly on our own death, it would be near impossible to live fully. We’re hardwired to forget our mortality, even as we’re regularly reminded of it.
In this light, the idea behind Eulonique might seem at odds with human nature. But it’s actually our tendency to see death as something that happens to others that makes Eulonique’s service so valuable.
Preparing for your own funeral does mean acknowledging that you won’t live forever. But more importantly, it means recognising that life goes on — for your family, your friends, your community. They’ll be grieving your absence just as you’ve grieved the loss of others.
Helping ease that process isn’t about death. It’s about love, it’s about memory, and it’s about care for the living.
If you’d like to leave more than memories, we can help.
You can get in touch via our contact page or email us at info@eulonique.co.uk to explore how we can help you tell your story — in your own words.
