Give in memory of a loved one
Thank you so much for choosing to donate in memory of your loved one. Firstly, we’d like to say how sorry we are for your loss, and we hope we can support you through this difficult time. Celebrating a loved one through in memory giving is a truly special way to remember their life and is a beautiful, lasting tribute. You’ve made a very positive step and we hope you find great comfort in supporting Heart Research UK in memory of someone special to you.
Forget-Me-Not Garden
In our online Forget Me Not Garden, you can write a dedication, add a photo, and make an optional donation in memory of someone special. It’s a lovely place to share stories and reflect on someone unforgettable, and all donations will help us to defeat heart disease in their memory. All those who donate will be sent a packet of Forget Me Not seeds to plant at home.
Watch this video to see the value a Tribute Fund has for people.
Create a Tribute Fund
We are partnered with MuchLoved, a special website that gives you the opportunity to create a personalised Tribute Fund online dedicated to your loved one’s memory, sharing stories, videos, and photos. It’s a lovely place for family and friends to celebrate their life and come back to year on year.
Click on the buttons to find more guidance on creating and using a Tribute Fund or to find and contribute to an existing fund.
Organise a funeral collection
Set up an online funeral page where people can leave messages and donations in memory of your loved one. We can also send you resources for cash donations on the day such as collection boxes and envelopes. Click our link to find out more about organising a funeral collection.
Fundraise In Memory
There are so many ways to fundraise in memory of someone you love, from hosting a coffee morning, quiz or raffle, to taking part in a running or cycling event. You can organise something on your own or make a celebration for everyone to take part in. It’s a fun and thoughtful way to mark birthdays, special occasions, anniversaries, and bring people together to remember someone special.
Leave a gift in your Will
Leave a gift in your Will to Heart Research UK to honour someone you love.
By leaving a gift in your Will, many more people will have healthier, happier, longer lives to enjoy with their family and friends. It’s more than just money – it’s life, hope and health for future generations.
Click on the button below to find out more about leaving a gift to Heart Research UK in your Will.
Please get in touch, we’d love to help
For help with how to honour the life of someone special by supporting Heart Research UK, please call Jess on 0113 234 7474 or email jess@heartresearch.org.uk
Bereavement support
Grief is an overwhelming and painful experience. You are not alone – there are places you can get help. Here are just a few suggestions you can explore:
- Talk to your GP
- Mind is a mental health charity that has a lot of resources and information to help you deal with bereavement: What is bereavement? – Mind
- The NHS has information on coping with bereavement: Get help with grief after bereavement or loss – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Cruse is an organisation dedicated to bereavement support – Home – Cruse Bereavement Support
