Bereavement service
We offer a wide range of services to support you with a bereavement.
In Memory
Honouring someone’s memory through a tribute or funeral collection is a personal and meaningful choice. This page offers straightforward guidance and support to help you plan a tribute that feels right for you and your family.
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Tribute pages
Create a tribute page to remember someone and raise funds in their name.
Leave a virtual dedication
Create a tribute with a photo and message and add to our dedication online wall.
Gifts in Wills
Leave a gift in your Will to help ensure no one faces leukaemia, MDS or MPN alone.
Challenge Events
Take on a challenge event and fundraise for Leukaemia Care. From runs to cycles and treks, there is a challenge to suit all abilities.
Funeral collections
Support a loved one’s memory through funeral giving.
Can I ask for donations instead of flowers at a funeral?
Yes. Many families choose to ask for donations instead of flowers. This is usually included in the funeral notice or communicated by the funeral director.
How do funeral donations work?
Funeral donations are usually collected by the funeral director, through donation envelopes or a collection box at the service, or through an online tribute page.
How can I organise a funeral collection for charity?
You can organise a funeral collection by speaking with the funeral director or by creating an online tribute page where friends and family can donate.
What is an In Memory donation?
An in memory donation is a gift made to charity in honour of someone who has died. Donations can be made at a funeral, through a tribute page, or on meaningful dates such as anniversaries.
How do I set up a tribute page in memory of someone?
A tribute page can be created online in just a few minutes. Once set up, friends and family can share messages, photos and donations.
Can family and friends donate online in memory of someone?
Yes. Many people prefer to donate online. Tribute pages make it easy for people to contribute from anywhere.
Can we collect donations at a funeral and give them to charity later?
Yes - there is often a gap of a few weeks while final donations are collected. Once collected, they can be donated by cheque or online.
What should I write in a funeral notice if we want donations instead of flowers?
A common wording is:
“Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of [name] may be made to Leukaemia Care.”
Your funeral director can help with wording that feels right.
Can I make a donation on an anniversary or birthday in memory of someone?
Yes. Many people choose to make donations on special dates to remember their loved one.
Are funeral donations optional?
Yes. Guests can choose whether or not to donate. Many people simply attend the service and remember the person in their own way.
How long after a funeral can donations be made?
Donations are often made in the weeks following a funeral. Some families continue to receive donations through a tribute page for months or even years.
Contact our team
For more support or advice on In Memory giving, please get in touch with our team by emailing fundraising@leukaemiacare.org.uk or call us on 01905 755977.