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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Oct- 2012 -31 October
Bromsgrove funeral director raises £500 for Primrose Hospice
James Giles and Sons funeral directors from Bromsgrove, near Redditch, has raised £500 for charity by hosting a golf day.…
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Jun- 2012 -1 June
Fundraising success for burial ground staff
Staff from a woodland burial ground near Poole, Dorset, have raised £1,253.70 to help local children. Funeral director Dawn Jones…
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May- 2012 -22 May
Arctic adventure for Sunderland funeral director
A funeral director from Sunderland has completed a journey across the Arctic to raise over £3,500 for charity Help for…
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17 MayPeople
Brighton club ‘bowled over’ by support from funeral home
The Co-operative Funeralcare on High Street in Newhaven has pledged sponsorship to Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club for a year.…
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15 May
Air ambulance ‘cheques in’ to Harwood Park Crematorium
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance made a flying visit to Harwood Park Crematorium to pick up a cheque for over £6,500.…
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