Synchronised translations for memorial services and farewells. Family and friends follow along in their own language — quietly, with dignity, no app required. International families gather from across the world to say goodbye — Dictu delivers every tribute in each guest's language, no app needed.
40+
languages supported
< 10 min
setup per service
Free
for 2 speakers
Create the event, add the languages your guests speak, and invite speakers to submit their tributes privately — before the day.
Each tribute is automatically translated. You or a designated reviewer confirms the language before the service.
Share a simple QR code at the service. Guests open it on their phone — no download needed — and follow in their language.
Many families are spread across countries. Dictu ensures no one is left unable to follow a tribute.
Speakers submit their tributes directly without sharing them with the family — only the officiant sees them before the service.
Guests scan a QR code and the service opens instantly in their browser in their own language.
The interface is calm, minimal, and unobtrusive — designed for the weight of the moment.
Add it to your premium offering. Most funeral directors charge €50–150 extra — Dictu costs €149 per event.
Set up in under 10 minutes. Works even if a tribute is submitted the night before the service.
Why we built this
When one of our parents died, family travelled from across Europe to be there. People who had never been in the same room before, speaking different languages, all trying to grieve together. The tributes were heartfelt — but for half the room, they were just words they couldn't follow. There was nothing we could do about it. There was no time, no tool, and no good solution that existed.
A few years later, planning our wedding in Amsterdam with Dutch, English, French, and Italian guests, we finally built what we had needed then. A simple way for every person in the room to follow along in their own language — in real time, no app, no fuss.
What struck us most wasn't just that everyone laughed and cried at the same moment. It was that family members who would normally never have spoken felt brave enough to take the stage — knowing everyone would understand them.
We thought about that funeral. We knew Dictu had to exist for those moments too.
Arnoud & Gaia
Founders of Dictu
What families say
"Our international family flew in from four countries. Hearing the tributes in their own language — that made the difference. It felt like Grandma was saying goodbye to everyone personally."
Laura Müller
Daughter of the deceased, Frankfurt
No subscription. Pay per service, only when you need it.
Perfect for an intimate service with 2 speakers. Includes all languages, unlimited guests, and live view.
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