In case of bereavement: donations instead of flowers and wreaths to express condolence
It is a great loss when a loved one passes away. If nature and the environment was particularly close to this person's heart, a donation in their memory can help to honour and preserve the memory of a dedicated person in the long term.
A condolence donation can help family and friends cope with their loss, as it offers the opportunity to do something good together in memory of the deceased. Instead of rapidly wilting flowers and wreaths, donations in their memory will help to preserve nature in the long term and bequeath a pleasant environment to future generations.
How to set up a donation in someone’s memory
An easy way to encourage mourners to donate in memory of a loved one is to direct them to our donation account. Please contact us in advance so that we can arrange a password. This is the only way we can clearly allocate the donations to your collection.
Your mourners can then donate by bank transfer or directly via our online donation form.
The easiest way is to announce the fundraiser in the obituary. A possible text would be:
In memory of (first name + surname of the deceased) we ask for a donation to EuroNatur - European Natural Heritage Foundation - instead of flowers and wreaths.
Donation account of the EuroNatur Foundation
SozialBank Cologne
IBAN: DE53 3702 0500 0008 1820 01
SWIFT / BIC: BFSWDE33XXX
Reference: Surname + first name of the deceased
For a donation receipt, please include your name and address in the bank transfer.
Alternatively, you can enclose the linked inserts with your bereavement cards.
During this difficult time, undertakers often help with setting up a condolence donation. They can sometimes take over the collection of donations for you. Talk to your undertaker about this.
FAQs - Frequently asked questions about condolence donations
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Will I receive information about who has donated what amount?
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What will the condolence donations be used for?
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Can I decide what the condolence donation is used for?
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Do donors receive a donation receipt?
Do you have any further questions about funeral donations?
Please contact us at any time by phone or e-mail. We will be happy to support you and advise you personally.
Contact:
Ines Fantinato
EuroNatur Stiftung
Westendstr. 3
78315 Radolfzell
Deutschland
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