Funeral donations
Information and support for families and funeral directors planning to collect donations for Winston’s Wish in memory of a loved one at a funeral or memorial service.
Giving in memory at funeral or memorial services
We know that planning a funeral or memorial service for a loved one is an emotionally difficult time. Thank you for choosing to support Winston’s Wish at such a difficult time by asking friends and family to make a donation to us in memory of your loved one. These funeral donations collected in their memory will make a lasting impact by helping us to support grieving children, young people and their families. Below you will find information on how to collect and return funeral donations, as well as the free resources we can provide.
If you, or anyone you know, needs advice or support with supporting a bereaved child or young person, please call us, free of charge, on 08088 020 021, email ask@winstonswish.org or use our online chat.
Making funeral donations during the coronavirus pandemic
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, family and friends who want to pay their respects at the service may be limited due to social distancing rules or may not be able to attend the funeral service at all due to restrictions. This might be very upsetting for everyone involved, however they can still commemorate your loved one and make a donation in their memory to our vital work online via a Tribute Fund. On a Tribute Fund, they can post pictures, videos, music and share memories. Click the button below to find out more and set up a Tribute Fund.
Collecting funeral donations
We can provide a number of free-of-charge resources to help you collection donations for Winston’s Wish at the service:
- Donation envelopes: These envelopes include Gift Aid forms that can allow us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated at no extra cost
- Memorial information: An A4 display card with information about Winston’s Wish, how family and friends can donate, and how donations will make a difference to grieving children
- Pew cards: These let family and friends know that their gifts in memory will support Winston’s Wish
- Online Tribute Fund: Display a funeral notice and let family and friends make donations online
Please contact us on remembering@winstonswish.org for more information or to request any of these resources.
Returning your donations
Thank you so much for collecting donations for Winston’s Wish at your loved one’s funeral. Funeral directors and family members can send these donations to us by cheque, bank transfer or use our online donation form. Click below for more information on how to return donations safely and securely, including our FREEPOST address and bank details. You can also call us on 01242 515 157 or email remembering@winstonswish.org.
Please provide the following information so we can make sure we process and acknowledge your donation correctly:
- The name of person the donation is being made in memory of
- Your name, address and relationship to the person the donation is being made in memory of
Other ways to give in memory
Tributes
Tribute Funds are your own individual website where friends and family can share special memories and make online donations to celebrate your loved one’s life.
Make a donation
You can make a one-off or regular monthly donation to Winston’s Wish in memory of your loved one and help us support grieving children, young people and their families.
Fundraise in memory
Take on a challenge, arrange an event or take part in one of our fundraising campaigns and raise money for Winston’s Wish in memory of your loved one.