How to Set Up a Memorial Fund for Funeral Expenses?

Step 1. When trying to raise money for a memorial fund so you can pay for funeral expenses, crowdfunding online is the way to go. Using mycause.com.au to fundraise is easy and gives you access to email or phone support at any time.

Step 2. To start creating your crowdfunding campaign and raise the money you need for the funeral, go to the mycause website and “start fundraising”, then choose the personal cause campaign and fill in the necessary information.

Step 3. One thing you will need to consider is how much money you are aiming to raise. The best way to find out what a good target for the fundraiser is, is to think about the costs involved with having the funeral. Add these together and you have your goal.

Step 4. What you call your campaign is important. Try to include some basic information, such as the name of the person whose funeral it is. Also make the title memorable. E.g. “Henry’s Memorial Fund.” Make sure to tell people how much the funeral would mean to you and why you’ve created the memorial fund.

Step 5. Although it is very important to tell a story, when you include a good photo of the person, by themselves or with their family, will help friends more easily identify the campaign and who it is for. Including a photo can also encourage some people to donate more than they would otherwise.

Step 6. Finally, tell people about the fundraiser for the funeral expenses by sharing the link on social media or emailing it to people individually. People won’t be able to donate if they don’t know the memorial fund exists. Also ask friends to share the link so more people come in contact with the campaign and donate as well.

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