Donations instead of flowers
Their own wreaths or arrangements aside, many families now ask those attending a funeral to make a donation to charity instead of sending flowers.
There’s no obligation here, but on these occasions a collection box will be placed outside once the service is over. So, if you do wish to donate, remember to take some cash along with you.
Alternatively, the family may have set-up an online tribute or donations page in advance.
The online obituary page we use, Much Loved, is one of many platforms that provides that service. If you’re unsure whether an online donations page exists, you might find that information in any newspaper notices or social media tributes that the family have posted.,
Choosing a charity
If you’re organising a funeral, you may decide to ask those in attendance not to bring flowers, but to make a donation to charity instead. If this feels right, you can choose just one charity that the person you’ve lost supported.
Or you might decide to split any donations received amongst several that were close to their heart. There are no rules here. No rights or wrongs. The only stipulation is that any charity or charities you do choose must be properly registered.
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