How Much to Donate for Funeral?

When someone you know passes away, it can be very emotional and difficult, and it is even more so for their immediate family, not to mention the stress of organising a funeral. Some people may require help to raise enough money for a funeral and will ask for donations.

So, the question is how much should you donate? There is no definitive answer to this, but there are some things you can reflect on to help you decide. Ask yourself how close you were to the deceased and their family, how much you can afford to give, and how much you know the family needs. When you are asked for funeral donations through mycause.com.au, you can see the goal amount the family of the deceased has set as well as some of the donations others have made to the funeral.

While you may consider donating more for someone you were closer with and less for someone who was just an acquaintance, a good rule of thumb is to donate what you can. Different people are in varying financial situations, so it is important not to look down on someone who has donated less, or be intimidated by someone who has donated more. Donate to the funeral what you are comfortable giving, because every donation helps.