In Memoriam

Honour the legacy of your loved one by supporting the things they loved.

At the Burlington Community Foundation, we can help create a lasting celebration to someone you love, either through an in memoriam gift or to mark life milestones.

Both temporary and permanent funds can be established, with each providing a meaningful way for others to celebrate and remember your loved one through memorial gifts. Temporary Funds are simple to start and can accept gifts within 24 hours.

Each year, the fund will be able to provide support to charitable programming that has been specifically selected, ensuring your loved one’s impact continues in the community for years to come.

We can:

  • Help you with wording for an obituary or celebration.
  • Provide customized gift forms for a service or event.
  • Create a webpage where people can give securely online.

 

We will notify you of all gifts to the temporary fund, thank each donor, and provide a tax receipt for each gift.

When you are ready

You can decide how your temporary Fund will help the community. We will work with you to explain your options and help you determine where to place the gift.

You may choose to:

  • Establish a permanent endowment fund at the Burlington Foundation to support a cause or causes that reflects your loved one’s accomplishments and passions
  • Contribute to another fund at the Burlington Foundation
  • Give a one-time grant to your loved one’s favourite charity

 

We are here to help in any way that we can. Contact our team to discuss what options might work for you.