Sometimes the hardest part of planning isn’t emotional — it’s financial. Whether you're planning ahead or facing urgent needs, crowdfunding and community support tools can ease the burden of final expenses, memorials, or caregiver costs.

You may want to explore:

• Online platforms for raising funds (GoFundMe, Give InKind, etc.)
• Tools for organizing help with meals, rides, and errands
• Trusted templates for writing a compassionate and clear fundraiser
• Tips for sharing your story in ways that feel honest — not exploitative

Fundraising doesn’t mean you're asking for charity. It means you’re inviting your community to support what matters.

GoFundMe Memorial Fundraisers- Offers dedicated 'Funeral & Memorial' fundraising category. Widely used and easily shareable.

⦁ Spotfund- Social fundraising platform with short-form storytelling and visual tools. Ideal for small-dollar donations and easy sharing.

⦁ Ever Loved- Free online memorial pages with optional donation tools and planning guidance.

⦁ SCRIPTed Toolkit (Coming Soon)- Printable guide for families to choose a platform, write their story, and raise funds with dignity.

⦁ The TEARS Foundation- Assistance for families facing infant or pregnancy loss. (www.thetearsfoundation.org)

⦁ Final Farewell- Helps cover funeral costs for children.

⦁ Children of Fallen Heroes- Offers education and family support for children of first responders and military personnel.

⦁ Local Religious Communities- Many churches, mosques, temples, and cultural organizations offer quiet funding support or funeral aid.

⦁ Grassroots Mutual Aid Collectives- Local support networks that may provide grief funding, rent relief, or survivor support directly after a death.