South African funeral crowdfunding, done with care
No family should face funeral costs alone
Farewell Fund helps families raise funeral costs quickly and with dignity, and helps communities show up for the people they love, with a gift that reaches them safely.
Secure payments · Verified fundraisers · Free to start
Start in Minutes
Create a fundraiser for your loved one in just a few simple steps.
Share with Ease
Reach family, friends and your wider community in a few taps.
Safe & Secure
Every donation is protected, every step of the way.
Make an Impact
Every contribution brings relief and dignity to a family in need.
Built for both sides of giving
Whichever brought you here, we're glad you're here.
For Families
Focus on what matters. We'll help you raise the funds to give your loved one the farewell they deserve.
- Create a fundraiser in minutes
- Tell your loved one's story, your way
- Share with family, friends and community
- Funds transferred to you, safely
For Donors
Give with confidence. Every fundraiser is reviewed, every payment protected, every rand tracked to the family it supports.
- Browse verified fundraisers
- Give any amount, in a few taps
- See exactly where funds go
- Leave a message of support
Simple, from the first step
Getting help shouldn't be complicated.
Three steps stand between where you are now and the support your family needs.
Create
Tell us about your loved one, add a photo and your story, and set a goal. It takes about ten minutes.
Share
Send your fundraiser link to family, friends and neighbours by WhatsApp, SMS or social media.
Receive Support
Donations arrive safely and are transferred to you, so you can focus on what matters most.
Trust & Safety
Give and raise funds with confidence.
Verified Fundraisers
Every fundraiser is reviewed by our team before it goes live, so donors know they're supporting a real family.
Secure Payments
Payments are processed through encrypted, PCI-compliant payment partners built for South African giving.
Transparent Fund Transfer
Families can see donations arrive in real time, and every transfer is tracked from gift to payout.
Community Impact
Real support, made possible by people like you.
Raised for Families
Families Supported
Donors Who've Given
Of Funds Reach Families
Figures shown are illustrative for launch. They will be connected to live totals once Farewell Fund is processing real donations.
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