Memorial fundraisers
Nobody should go into debt to say goodbye.
Share the obituary, set a goal, and let people help. Every gift is paid to the funeral home and comes off the family's bill. Respect keeps 3%.
Public fundraisers
No public fundraisers yet. Private ones are shared by link only and never listed here.
Respect vs. other fundraising sites
Built for funerals, not for everything.
| Respect | GoFundMe-style sites | Memorial-page sites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the money goes | Straight to the funeral home, onto the bill | To one organizer's bank account | To the organizer |
| Can money be misused? | No — it pays the funeral | Depends on the organizer | Depends on the organizer |
| Fees | 3%, shown up front. Givers can cover it. | Card fees plus a tip screen | Card fees plus tips or paid plans |
| Obituary on the same page | Yes | No | Yes |
| Private, link-only option | Yes | Partly — still findable | Varies |
| Funeral home can set it up for the family | Yes | No | No |
| Free guest book and candles | Yes | Comments only | Yes |
| Prices and booking in one place | Yes | No | No |
Based on how these types of sites generally work. Check each site for its current terms.
1. Write the obituary
Add their name, dates, story and service details. One page for both.
2. Choose who sees it
Private: only people with your secret link. Public: listed here and shareable.
3. Gifts pay the bill
Money goes to the funeral home, not a stranger's account. Respect keeps 3%.