What is a funeral or memorial collection?
A funeral collection is when friends and family donate to a charity in memory of someone who has died. These donations are often given instead of flowers at a funeral or memorial service.
Many families choose to support a cause that mattered to their loved one, helping others while celebrating their life.
Donations to Terrence Higgins Trust support people living with HIV and help us work towards ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.
Sending in your funeral or memorial collections
By choosing a funeral collection, you are creating a meaningful opportunity to remember a loved one, whilst supporting people living with HIV.
There are two main ways to collect donations:
- If you would like to collect donations online, you can create a Red Ribbon Tribute Fund allowing friends and family to donate and share memories in honour of someone you love.
- You can collect donations in person at the funeral or memorial service.
If you need help organising a collection, your Funeral Director can guide you and may even be able to set up a tribute page for you.
This is an incredibly touching way to help raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust, allowing us to continue our vital work and ensuring a lasting legacy in memory of your loved one.
Please send any cheques, made payable to Terrence Higgins Trust, from funeral or memorial collections, to:
Supporter Care Team
Terrence Higgins Trust
439 Caledonian Road
London
N7 9BG
If you have any questions about memorial or funeral collections, please contact our supporter care team at [email protected] or call at 020 7812 1612.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ask for donations instead of flowers?
Yes. Many families request donations in lieu of flowers at funerals or memorial services.
How are funeral donations used?
Donations help Terrence Higgins Trust provide HIV testing, information and support services.
Can funeral directors help organise this?
Yes. Many funeral directors can arrange collections or tribute pages.
Can donations be made online?
Yes. Families can create a Red Ribbon Tribute Fund to collect donations online, and a QR code printed in an order of service.
Can Gift Aid be added?
If the donor is a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid may increase the value of the donation.
Giving in memory
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Create a Red Ribbon Tribute Fund
A Red Ribbon Tribute Fund is a personalised memorial fundraising page where friends and family can remember a loved one and raise money to support people living with HIV. Create a Red Ribbon Tribute Fund about Create a Red Ribbon Tribute Fund