What is Memorial Giving?

When someone close to us dies, we experience grief, sadness and, ultimately, an appreciation of all memories we have of that special person. A Memorial Donation to the Heart Foundation is a thoughtful way to remember someone, and at the same time help give health and life to those who remain.

A treasured memory
Names of those who have been remembered in this way are recorded in our Book of Remembrance, which is maintained in perpetuity at the Heart Foundation.

Letter expressing condolences and appreciation
The next of kin/nearest family member of the person who has died is sent a letter expressing condolences and special thanks to the names of all those who kindly make memorial donations (the dollar amount is not mentioned).

Receipts for all
Everyone who makes a memorial donation is sent a letter of thanks and receipt, which can be used for tax purposes, if required.

Special envelope
Most Funeral Directors have a supply of Heart Foundation memorial envelopes, or have another collection facility, for where memorial donations are requested by the family at a funeral.

How to make a Memorial Donation

You can make a Memorial Donation in honour of a loved one in one of the following ways:

Phone
Call 1300 55 02 82 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call

Mail
Post a cheque / money order/credit card details by post to Heart Foundation, Reply Paid 9966, in your capital city and include the following three details:

• Your name and address (so that we can provide you with a receipt);
• The name and address of the person who has died;
• The name and address of the next of kin or nearest family member, (so that we can inform them of your kind memorial donation, without mentioning the donation amount)