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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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberCharity
Golden Charter employee fundraising day generates £1,225 for charity
Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has raised over £1,225 for charity through an employee fundraising event held at its headquarters…
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1 SeptemberCharity
Crematoria to donate to Dementia UK for every memorial purchased
Westerleigh Group has pledged to make a donation to Dementia UK for every memorial purchase made over a six-week period…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneCharity
Funeral Partners helps bereaved families raise £10m for charities through online tributes
A partnership that began in 2014 between Funeral Partners funeral homes and the online tribute platform, MuchLoved, has enabled more…
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30 JuneCharity
Hat-trick edition of charity football match nets over £46,000 for GOSH Charity
Celebrities including former footballers, top musicians and social media sensations took to the pitch to raise an incredible £46,731 for…
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15 JuneCharity
Westerleigh Group names Dementia UK as new charity partner
Westerleigh Group has named Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, as its new corporate charity partner and aims to…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilCharity
Funeral Partners completes five-year £50k pledge for Thames Hospice
Funeral Partners has completed a fundraising pledge to donate £50k over five years to help support people needing end-of-life care…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberCharity
Coles Funeral Directors raises over £5k for miscarriage group
Coles Funeral Directors has raised over £5,000 for miscarriage and baby loss support network, Morgan’s Wings, during Baby Loss Awareness…
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Sep- 2022 -22 SeptemberCharity
Charitable funeral donations see ‘strong’ post-pandemic growth
Online tribute and charitable donation services have seen “strong” post-pandemic growth, according to the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD).…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustCharity
Greenock Crematorium secures £12k hospice donation
Inverclyde Council staff at Greenock Crematorium have secured £12,000 for Ardgowan Hospice. The team successfully applied for funding from the…
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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyCharity
James Brown & Sons funeral director raises £3k for Cruse
Funeral Partners has revealed that Andrew Neale, a funeral director at James Brown and Sons, joined a team of colleagues…
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