How quickly can a funeral fundraiser go live?
As soon as the review is complete. Having the family’s agreement, ID and bank details ready helps.
Fundraising guide
Raising money for a funeral or tangihanga
Funeral costs often arrive at the hardest time. A simple, respectful fundraiser lets friends, whānau and colleagues help, including those who cannot attend.
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Check support first
Work and Income may help with funeral costs for people on low incomes, and ACC may help if the death followed an injury. Knowing this helps you set an honest target.
Agree with the family
Make sure the immediate family agrees to the fundraiser, the wording and any photos. Decide together who will receive the funds.
Keep it simple
Say who has died, when the service will be, and what the money will cover, such as the funeral director, travel for whānau, or repatriation. Share service details only if the family wants them public.
Say thank you
After the service, post a short update thanking supporters and letting them know how the money helped.
Start your fundraiser
Free to start. Reviewed by a person. The cause receives 97.5% of every donation.
Common questions
Can we raise money to bring someone home from overseas?
Yes. Repatriation fundraisers are accepted with evidence of the costs and the family’s consent.
Related guides
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.