Fundraising
Fundraising is a meaningful part of the funeral profession’s contribution to communities, often honouring the memory of the deceased while supporting local, national, or sector-specific causes. From charity collections and memorial donations to sponsored events and staff-led initiatives, funeral businesses regularly engage in fundraising efforts that reflect their values and community connections. Funeral Service Times reports on fundraising activities across the sector, highlighting campaigns led by funeral directors, crematoria, suppliers, and professional bodies—offering insight into how the profession supports charitable work with dignity and purpose.
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Jan- 2015 -7 January
100 Mile Walk for Charity
Funeral directors Ian Fishwick and Ewan Walder have completed a 100 mile walk over the Sussex Downs to raise money…
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Apr- 2014 -2 AprilCurrent Affairs
New brochure for FD’s and the bereaved
Cancer research charity, Against Breast Cancer has launched an ‘In Memory of your loved one’ pack designed to help funeral…
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Sep- 2013 -20 September
JustGiving launches new online hub for funeral directors
Online fundraising platform JustGiving has launched a new hub for funeral directors. Funeral donations through JustGiving will allow funeral…
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Jul- 2013 -4 July
Funeral service operative becomes Mayor of Whiston
A funeral service operative from the Co-operative Funeralcare inBewsey Road,Warrington, has been inaugurated to the role of Mayor of Whiston…
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2 July
Head of Scotmid Funerals undertakes monster challenge for Maggie’s
James Blackburn, head of Scotmid Funerals, has completed the Monster Bike and Hike, a gruelling charity challenge through the Scottish…
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Mar- 2013 -27 March
FD pledges to undertake 50 good deeds in 50 days
A Wiltshire-based funeral director will celebrate reaching his 50th birthday by undertaking 50 good deeds in 50 days. Paul McDonald…
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13 MarchPeople
Funeral home fundraising supports breast cancer unit
A Bedlington funeral home has raised more than £800 to support breast cancer sufferers through a number of fundraising events.…
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1 MarchTrade Organisations
Sara Trickett to join Independent Mergers and Acquisitions
The directors of Independent Mergers and Acquisitions (IMandA) have announced that Sara Trickett will become a regional business agent for…
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Jan- 2013 -29 JanuaryEvents
Funeralcare MD joined by Sugababe at charity of the year launch
Jade Ewan of the Sugababes recently joined the Co-operative Funeralcare’s MD George Tinning as the Co-operative launched a year of…
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Nov- 2012 -5 November
Co-operative Group announces Carers Trust as charity of the year
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has announced its charity of the year for 2013 – in the Carers Trust. The charity,…
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