Memorial donations and gifts

Memorial donations are gifts to nonprofits in memory of someone who has passed away. Some families request a memorial donation in lieu of flowers or other tribute gifts.

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Ways to celebrate your loved one's memory

 
 
Stained glass windowpane symbolizing how to donate to cancer research in someone's name with a memorial gift.
 

Start or find a memorial fund

You can donate in memory of someone who has passed away. Create a fund in your honoree’s memory, or contribute to an existing fund.

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Inscribe a dedication plaque

Leave a lasting message on the St. Jude campus on behalf of loved ones. Each donation level is associated with a special place on our campus. 

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Wall of thanks on the campus of St. Jude that lists the names of people who have made in-memory gifts.
 
 
St. Jude branded materials allowing funeral homes to donate in memory of someone who has passed away.
 

Resources for funeral professionals

Contact us for St. Jude branded envelopes and other memorial gift supplies.

(800) 213-6584
memorials@stjude.org

 
 

Memorial donation FAQs

 

  1. If you do not have a link to donate to a specific memorial fund page, you can donate online, call  (800) 213-6584, or by mailing a check to:

    Memorial Giving
    501 St. Jude Place
    Memphis, TN 38105

    If you mail a check, please include a memorial fund ID or the name of the individual that the gift is in memory of.

  2. If you make a memorial donation outside of a fund, you'll be given the option to notify someone via mail card or e-card. You will choose a design and provide personalization details and the address or email address of a recipient.

  3. The easiest and quickest way is to set up a St. Jude memorial fund page. You have the option to personalize this page with a picture and information about or the obituary of the deceased, and the page can be shared with friends and family.

    You can also set up a St. Jude memorial fund by calling (800) 213-6584. You will need to have the following information on hand:

    • Full name and nickname of the deceased
    • Home city and state of the deceased
    • Name and address of a family member or friend who would like to be notified of donations

  4. Donors often request memorial donation envelopes to keep on hand or to lay out at the funeral or memorial service of a loved one. You can request these by calling (800) 213-6584 or by emailing memorials@stjude.org.

  5. Mail cards can take approximately 3-10 days (5 to 7 business days) to arrive.

  6. Yes. Personalized messages on e-cards have a 1,000-character limit. Mail cards have a 350-character limit.

  7. An email with the selected card and message will be sent to the recipient from noreply@stjude.org. Please check your spam and junk folders for an e-mail from noreply@stjude.org if you don’t see it in your inbox.

  8. Yes. You can opt out of notifying recipient as well as notify a recipient than an anonymous donation has been made in their loved one or friend's memory.

  9. Memorial donations are made in memory of an individual who is deceased while honor donations are in honor of an individual, event or occasion.

  10. You should write a message that is personalized and positive while mentioning the cause for which the donation was made. Learn more about how to write a memorial donation letter with our guide

    How to Word a Memorial Donation Letter

  11. Donations to St. Jude are generally tax deductible. Please consult a tax professional if you have questions about your particular situation.

 

Still have memorial gift questions?

Contact us: (800) 213-6584 or memorials@stjude.org

 
 

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