Funerals can be expensive. Coming up with the money required for a proper disposition of remains can be difficult for many.
One option that is available to assist in paying funeral expenses is crowdfunding.
A recent search of “funeral” on gofundme.com revealed 1,759,748 results. According to the gofundme.com website, over 125,000 memorial campaigns were commenced per year, and over $400m was raised per year. Click here for a link to the gofundme.com funeral fundraising information page.
An article on funeraldirect.co on crowdfunding for funerals gives tips on how to mount a successful crowdfunding for funeral expenses campaign. Tips include:
- Use bright images or videos;
- Use descriptive and catchy titles;
- Spread the word using other social media, such as Facebook and Twitter;
- Share the link directly to friends and family;
- Keep supporters updated on the progress of the campaign;
- Make it clear how the donations are to be used; and
- Thank contributors for their support.
With respect to how the funds can be used, see an excellent blog from Suzana Popovic-Montag, Does Crowdfunding Establish a Trust?
Have a great weekend.