Written by:
Arthi T
Coping with the loss of a loved one is an immense challenge. The emotional weight alone can feel overwhelming. If you or someone you know requires support in covering the expenses while bidding farewell to a cherished individual initiating a memorial fundraiser on Milaap, India’s largest crowdfunding platform, provides a valuable starting point.
Financial relief
1. Understanding the financial strain of funerals
Funerary expenditures may be surprisingly high, putting even greater strain on tight budgets. These costs are made up of things like elaborate funerals and ceremonies that have been performed for many years. Some of the expenses that might come into play in such a scenario involve cremation or interment costs, transportation expenses, traditional rituals as well as ceremonies and feeding mourners.
2. A lifeline in times of need
Memorial fundraisers can be a lifesaver for families who are struggling with money after the death of someone who was dear to them. For instance, Milaap, a crowdfunding platform, has supported campaigns across India to fund funerals for people in need. Through support from other people around us, these campaigns make the burden of looking for money much easier for bereaved families enabling them to spend their time in paying tribute to their loved ones without worrying about finances.
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Emotional support
1. Finding solace in community
Community support plays a crucial role in providing emotional solace to grieving individuals and families. Memorial fundraisers provide a platform for friends, family, and community members to come together, share memories, and offer condolences. For example, social media platforms are often used to spread awareness about memorial fundraisers, allowing individuals to express their support and solidarity with the bereaved family.
2. The power of compassion
The outpouring of compassion and empathy from friends, family, and even strangers can be deeply comforting during times of loss. Acts of kindness, such as offering condolences, providing emotional support, and contributing to memorial fundraisers, are deeply ingrained cultural norms. For instance, individuals may donate to a memorial fundraiser to express their sympathy and show support for the bereaved family, thereby providing emotional solace during a difficult time.
Supporting families beyond funeral expenses
1. Ensuring a future for children
The loss of a breadwinner can have significant implications for the financial security and future prospects of the family, particularly for children. Memorial fundraisers can help alleviate financial uncertainty by raising funds for children’s education and future expenses. For example, campaigns may be launched to support the education of orphaned children or to create a fund for their future needs, such as school fees, books, and other essentials.
2. Building a safety net for the future
For friends, family, and colleagues of the deceased, contributing to a memorial fundraiser is a tangible way to offer support and solidarity. Communities often rally together to provide assistance to bereaved families in times of need. For example, individuals may organize fundraising events, donate to online campaigns, or mobilize resources to help cover expenses beyond funeral costs, such as medical bills or ongoing support for the family
3. In honour of their legacy
Memorial fundraisers not only provide financial support but also foster connections between individuals and communities. By sharing stories, memories, and experiences, donors can come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the departed. Through acts of giving and compassion, they can find solace in knowing that their loved one’s memory lives on through their collective efforts to support others in need.
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Milaap: Empowering memorial fundraisers
1. A trusted platform for support
Milaap, a leading crowdfunding platform in India, has played a pivotal role in empowering individuals and communities to create memorial fundraisers and seek assistance during times of loss. With its user-friendly interface and widespread reach, Milaap provides a trusted platform for organizing and promoting fundraising campaigns.
2. Leveraging the generosity of communities
Milaap has enabled countless people across India to harness the generosity of their communities and raise funds for various causes, including funeral expenses and support for bereaved families. Through Milaap’s platform, individuals can create personalized fundraising campaigns, share their stories, and connect with potential donors, thereby amplifying the impact of their fundraising efforts.
8,528
Total number of memorial fundraisers on Milaap
₹188 Cr+
Total funds raised across memorial fundraisers on Milaap
5.6 L+
Total number of donations towards memorial fundraisers on Milaap
Memorial fundraisers on Milaap
In times of need, support means everything, and with Milaap, you need not look any further. Milaap enables you to set up a fundraiser for any medical emergency within minutes, and you can easily raise funds for treatment expenses.
Do you know someone who could benefit from fundraising? Simply refer them to us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand.
Visit www.milaap.org or call us on +91 9916174848 to get started now.
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