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- 2018 -18 OctoberCharity
Donation from crematorium to go towards ‘life changing experiences’
A local charity has been given a donation of £5,000 from Havant’s crematorium thanks to the generosity of bereaved families…
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9 OctoberCommunity
99 year old man helps Woodville Co-op Funeralcare raise money for Macmillan nurses
A 99 year old man has helped Woodville Co-op Funeralcare to raise £440 for Macmillan nurses. The funeral parlour held…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustBusiness
Funeral director raises over £8000 shaving hair for charity
Clare Austin, funeral director and owner of Austin’s Family Funeral Directors, has raised over £8,000 after shaving her hair off for…
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Jul- 2018 -26 JulyCharity
E Sargeant team launches Thames Hospice partnership
The staff at E Sargeant and Son Funeral Directors have pledged to raise £50,000 for Thames Hospice over the next…
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Jan- 2018 -25 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…
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Dec- 2017 -19 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral director takes part in charity Elf Day
David Button Independent Funeral Directors welcomed local residents into the branch to take part in Elf Day and help raise…
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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Trevor Hunnaball marks 60 years within the funeral sector
The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group recently hosted a celebration party to commemorate its Chairman’s 60 years service to the funeral…
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5 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors raise £7,000 for charity
Colleagues at Central England Co-operative Funeral Care have raised over £7,000 by hosting dozens of World’s Biggest Coffee Morning events…
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Aug- 2017 -25 AugustCurrent Affairs
Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground launches new website
Set in South Downs National Park, Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground has launched a new website this month, providing customers…
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3 AugustCurrent Affairs
Central England Co-operative names Dementia UK as its corporate charity partner
Central England Co-operative has chosen Dementia UK as its corporate charity partner for 2017/18. Colleagues from across the Society voted…
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