Donate in memory of someone special
Thank you for thinking about supporting St Luke’s in memory of someone special. Your donation creates a lasting tribute to your loved one while helping others live well.
There are many meaningful ways to give in memory of someone you love, from setting up a monthly donation to collecting funeral donations or fundraising with family and friends. However you choose to remember them, we’re truly grateful to have your support.
If you would like to talk to someone about donating or fundraising in memory, please call us on 0114 235 7590 or email tribute@hospicesheffield.co.uk.
Ways to give in memory of a loved one
Funeral and remembrance collections
Asking for donations in lieu of flowers at a funeral or remembrance event is a thoughtful way to honour the life of a loved one, while also raising vital funds for St Luke’s.
St Luke’s can provide personalised donation envelopes featuring your loved one’s name, making it easy for your family and friends to donate. You can place them on seats or offer them to guests as they arrive or leave the service. The envelopes also allow donors to add Gift Aid where eligible, increasing the value of each donation at no extra cost to you or them.
A tribute page is a unique way to celebrate the life of someone special, especially for those unable to attend the funeral. Through an online tribute page, your family and friends can donate, share memories and leave messages. After the service, you can also add any offline funeral donations to your total tribute fund. The page can be kept open indefinitely, so you can add messages on birthdays or anniversaries, and if you choose to do any additional fundraising, this can be added to the page too.
If you’d like to ask a funeral director to help with collecting funeral donations in memory, they’re always happy to help. You can share our contact details with them, and our teams are here to assist them if needed.
Contact details
Telephone: 0114 235 7590
Email: tribute@hospicesheffield.co.uk
Fundraising in memory of a loved one
Many people who have experienced the wonderful care given to their loved one by St Luke’s decide to support our work by fundraising in their memory and celebrating their life. Whether you join one of our events or organise your own, our team is on hand to help you make it happen.
We have a varied events calendar with many different challenges you can take on. Once you’ve chosen an activity, you can fundraise in memory of your loved one. We recommend using JustGiving, which you can easily share online with your family and friends, or we can provide paper sponsor forms. If you have a tribute page set up for your loved one, we can add any money raised to your page for you.
From coffee mornings to sponsored walks, golf days to bike rides, there are countless ways to raise money in memory. St Luke’s Community Fundraising Team is here to help you plan, promote and manage all kinds of fundraising activities.
You might already have an idea, such as running a marathon, organising a quiz, hosting a ball or taking on an open-water swim. Share your plans with us by completing our online fundraising registration form. Alternatively, you can contact us at fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call 0114 235 7495, and we’ll help you make it a success.
Celebrating a birthday, engagement, wedding, anniversary or any other special occasion? You could ask guests to make donations in memory of someone special, instead of giving you a gift, dedicating your celebration to a loved one while supporting St Luke’s.
We could also help you personalise your event with St Luke’s branded cards and pin badges, as well as set up an online tribute page for you to share on your social media, making it simple for your friends and family to donate.
We’d love to hear about your upcoming celebration and see what we can do to support you. Let us know your plans by completing an online fundraising form, getting in touch at fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk, or calling 0114 235 7495.
Donate in memory
Donating directly to St Luke’s is another great way to remember a loved one. By giving in their name, you are helping us support other patients and families across Sheffield who are facing the same need for care, comfort and companionship.
St Luke’s is dedicated to providing the best possible care and support for people living with advanced and often complex illnesses, as well as their families and carers. Setting up a monthly donation helps us continue this care for others who need it.
£6 a month could help our Bereavement Team provide counselling and ongoing support for relatives and loved ones.
£12 a month could support community nurses delivering vital care and pain relief for people in their own homes.
£20 a month could contribute to the ongoing cost of 24-hour specialist care for patients on our In Patient Centre.
Every donation, whatever the amount, helps us support more patients and families across Sheffield.
Are you a UK taxpayer? If so, don’t forget to tick the Gift Aid box when making your donation to boost your donation by 25p for every pound at no cost to you. As NHS funding covers only a small portion of our running costs, every extra pound raised helps us be there for more people in Sheffield, every day.
In memory of Laura – jenny's story
When her friend Laura McQuillin died at St Luke’s in November 2024, one Sheffield woman found a simple but meaningful way to honour her memory - and in doing so, inspired a community of people to support hospice care.
Through a tribute page and an inspirational initiative “Laura’s Loaf”, Laura's friends and family have raised more than £1,000 for St Luke's as they continue to fundraise and remember her life together.
Laura was an Occupational Therapist at Ryegate Children’s Centre, where she spent fourteen years supporting children, young people and families. Known for her creativity, compassion and brilliant sense of humour, she was, in the words of her friend, “brave, beautiful, kind and generous… someone who could make you smile every day.”
When Laura’s health deteriorated, she expressed a wish for her final days to be spent somewhere peaceful, warm and welcoming - a place where family and friends could stay close, and where her home could remain a sanctuary, free from the equipment and reminders of illness. St Luke’s provided exactly that.
“On a journey that often felt without hope, St Luke’s gave Laura hope again,” her friend Jenny shared. “Laura was cared for with the same brilliance, creativity, respect and compassion that she gave to so many children and young people in her work.”
During Laura’s illness, sourdough was something she could stomach after chemotherapy – with a buttered slice sometimes being all she could face. Baking her a weekly loaf provided her friend Jenny with purpose and moments of connection during a time of anticipatory grief.
After Laura’s death, carrying on the baking felt natural and Laura’s Loaf quickly grew into something far bigger than expected.
What started as a way to comfort a friend during chemotherapy treatment became a year‑long act of remembrance, connection and kindness. Each week, a fresh sourdough loaf was baked and gifted in return for a donation to St Luke’s via Laura’s tribute page. Friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and even strangers joined together to support the project.
Laura’s Loaf shows that fundraising doesn’t have to be complex to make a difference. Sometimes, it’s the simplest ideas that can inspire generosity and keep memories alive in the most beautiful ways.
Dedicate a light at our annual Festival of Light
Every winter, St Luke’s holds our Festival of Light here in our hospice gardens. This is a special time for us all to come together and remember our loved ones. It’s an opportunity to dedicate a light in memory of someone special, and their name will be included in our Book of Remembrance.
FAQs about giving in memory
You can donate in memory of someone special through a one-off or regular donation, a funeral or remembrance collection, fundraising events, or by setting up a tribute page. There are many ways to create a lasting tribute to your loved one while supporting St Luke’s, so you can choose what feels right for you.
There’s no right or wrong way to do it. You might choose to include your loved one’s name and a few heartfelt words, a cherished memory, or something that reflects what they meant to you. If it helps, you may choose to look at other active tribute pages for inspiration.
Leaving a gift in your Will is another meaningful way to support St Luke’s care for future generations. You can find more information on our Gifts in Wills page.