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Funeral & memorial fundraising

Raise money for funeral costs

Losing someone is hard enough without worrying about the cost. A memorial fundraiser lets family and friends near and far help with the funeral, burial, repatriation or the family’s needs.

Start a free fundraiser How it works
  • Free to start
  • You keep 90%
  • Donors give from anywhere

Why Real Helping Hands

Everything you need to raise money online

  • Honour their memory

    Share their story and photos, and let people leave words of support.

  • Quick to set up

    About 10 minutes. Our team reviews every campaign, usually within 24 hours, and emails you when it’s live.

  • Family everywhere can help

    Relatives abroad can give by card or PayPal in minutes.

  • Withdraw when the bills are due

    Request withdrawals while the campaign runs – you don’t have to wait for it to end.

How it works

Start in three simple steps

  1. Create your fundraiser

    Sign up free, tell your story, add a photo and set your goal. It takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Share it everywhere

    Send your link on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and email, or print your QR code flyer.

  3. Receive the money

    Verify your identity once, then withdraw to your bank or PayPal from your dashboard.

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Fundraisers you can support today

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Tips from our team

How to get more donations

  • Share a favourite photo and a few words about who they were.
  • List the main costs (funeral home, burial, repatriation) so people know where their gift goes.
  • Ask one family member in each country to share the link with their circle.

Questions?

Frequently asked questions

All questions & answers

Who can start a funeral fundraiser?

A family member or close friend. If you’re not the next of kin, say who will receive the funds.

How much does it cost?

Starting is free. We take 10% of what you raise, which covers card processing and running the platform – you keep 90%.

How do I receive the money?

Withdraw to a bank account (we send bank transfers through Wise) or to PayPal, from your dashboard, once your identity is verified.

How long does it take to start?

About 10 minutes. Our team reviews every campaign, usually within 24 hours, and emails you when it’s live.

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Ready to start?

It’s free and takes about 10 minutes. Our team reviews every fundraiser and helps you share it.

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