In memory of someone special

When someone we love passes away, making a donation in their memory is a meaningful way to celebrate their life and help support children, young people and families facing challenges through the support provided by MacKillop Family Services.

Offer a donation in lieu of flowers

You can honour a loved one in several ways. If you are arranging a funeral or memorial service, you may want to invite friends and family to offer a Gift in Memory donation to MacKillop in lieu of flowers.

You may wish to include this request in the death notice

Donations in lieu of flowers to:
MacKillop Family Services
Reply Paid 77250
South Melbourne. VIC. 3205

Please include your name and email address so we can send a tax-deductible receipt. Contact our Relationship and Planned Giving Specialist, Antonella Magnavacca, if you would like more information.

Request In-Memory donation envelopes

If you would like to collect donations at a funeral or memorial service in lieu of flowers, we can provide In -Memory envelopes. To request envelopes, please get in touch.

After the service

Please return completed envelopes and donations to MacKillop via:

MacKillop Family Services
Reply Paid 77250
South Melbourne. VIC. 3205

We will process and receipt the donations. With the family’s permission, the nominated family member will receive an acknowledgement of all donations received. Donors are thanked in accordance with their preferred contact details.

What happens to your donation?

Your gift will be used to ensure families, children, and young people have the opportunity to thrive.

Leave a Gift in Your Will

A gift in your Will can be an opportunity to reflect on their values and the causes that have mattered to them throughout their life.