On our sponsored walk in memory of Ryan Barrett
News & Events
Benevolent Charity Fund Donation
CFC is delighted to accept a donation of £1000 from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire Benevolent Charity Fund. The Fund, part of Freemasonry in the Community, supports non-masonic causes. The donation will help us assist families in Lincolnshire who face difficulties in meeting the costs of saying goodbye to their children who have fallen asleep. Photo: W.Bro. Phil Spicksley presents the cheque to CFC trustees at the Leicester SAIF Education Day on 4th November.
Read MoreFantastic Achievement by Runners!
The five runners who ran – and completed – the Oxford Half Marathon on 11th October raised over £3000 for our funds. An absolutely fantastic achievement. Even more impressive was the fact that this was the first half marathon for all of them – so all now have a “Personal Best” as well as a personal achievement! Our thanks go to them, the supporters on the day and, of course, the many sponsors who contributed…
Read MorePoems and Readings for Baby & Child Funerals
A very special collection of 40 poems and readings suitable for funerals for babies and children is now available from the Celebrant Supplies website. All proceeds from the booklet go to the Child Funeral Charity.
Read MoreCrematoria Donations
We were delighted to receive donations from Mountsett Crematorium in Durham and Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton. Both crematoria are part of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) Recycling of Metals scheme, and nominated CFC for a payment from the scheme. The total contribution of £8974 is a real boost for the charity and every penny will be used to help us provide more financial support to bereaved families.
Read MoreChild Bereavement Cards from Inspired Goodbyes
We are thrilled that a unique range of bereavement cards will support the Child Funeral Charity. The Inspired Goodbyes range includes cards for baby and child loss. For every card sold, Inspired Goodbyes will donate 25p to the CFC. Cards can be purchased online from the Inspired Goodbyes website.
Read MoreCFC Launch
More than 100 bereavement professionals attended the launch of the Child Funeral Charity at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on July 23. The event, which was combined with an educational seminar on child bereavement called It’s Time to Talk, was opened by Bel Mooney, one of the patron’s of the charity. The event, which was combined with an educational seminar on child bereavement called It’s Time to Talk, was opened by Bel Mooney, one…
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