As you plan your final farewells and look to honouring the memory of your loved one, the choice of music, words and surroundings will play a large part in the farewell process.

Memorial Gifts are monetary gifts made in lieu of flowers, to a charity of your choice and is a respectful and practical way of honouring the memory of a loved one.

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The greatest proportion of Children's Health Foundation funding goes towards paediatric research programs which may one day lead to faster diagnoses, more rapid healing, better treatments and even cures for a vast array of childhood illnesses and conditions.

We would be most grateful if you would consider the Children's Health Foundation as the beneficiary of your memorial gifts.

These gifts will help us fulfil our vision of creating a community of healthier children.

You, a member of your family, or your funeral director, can contact the Donor Care department at the Foundation by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 1300 SICK KIDS (1300 7425 5437) to arrange for a supply of Memorial Envelopes to be sent to the funeral director so that they can be distributed at the service.

You could also arrange for your funeral director to include your request for donations to the Children's Health Foundation in lieu of flowers, in your official newspaper notice.