Remember with a smile
We understand how important it is to celebrate the lives of those we love; remembering what made them truly unique and special.
Whether it’s setting up a Smile tribute page, leaving a gift in your Will, taking part in our Moonlight Memory Walk, or simply making a donation in lieu of flowers at their funeral, you will be helping to make the most of short and precious lives. Celebrate a smile worth remembering with a gift of kindness.
Smile tribute page
Create a lasting memory of your loved one with your favourite photos, personalised messages, videos, music and stories to share with family and friends. You can also choose to raise vital funds in their name for Children’s Hospice South West.
Funeral collections
Funeral donations are a particularly meaningful way to pay tribute to the life of a loved one whilst also contributing to the care and support that CHSW provides.
A smile to remember
Create a lasting memory of your loved one on our memory wall to share with family and friends. Simply add a special message or upload your favourite photo alongside.
Children’s Hospice South West helped us in the darkest moment of our lives. We’ll always be grateful, and we’ll keep doing whatever we can to give back.
Our goal is to provide more support for families, raise awareness of undiagnosed and rare childhood diseases, and keep Leo’s name alive in the process
Naomi and Rhodri, Leo’s mum and dad
How giving in memory helps families
Your gift in memory enables us to provide a warm, supportive range of remembering activities for bereaved families throughout the year across our three hospices. All are designed to offer comfort, connection, and space to remember in whatever way feels right for each family.
Connecting
Outdoor meetups for bereaved parents provide them time to reflect, walk and talk, and engage in the benefits of nature. Regular bereavement groups for parents and creative support sessions for siblings create opportunities for them to connect with others who understand.
Remembering
Annual remembering events are held and families are also welcomed to visit our hospices at meaningful times such as birthdays or anniversaries. Each hospice has a Book of Remembrance which is a meaningful and decorate way for parents to share their child’s name and memory.
Read more about Bereavement Support
Grief Chat
We know that grief doesn’t follow a clear path and can be challenging to navigate. Sometimes it can be easier to talk with someone outside of your family and friends. GriefChat offers a safe space for you to share your story with a qualified bereavement counsellor and discuss how grief is impacting you. They will also be able to help find you any additional support you may need.
Grief chat is a completely free service available Monday-Friday, 9.00am-9.00pm. Simply click on the icon at the bottom right hand corner of the screen to start your conversation.
Donate in memory
Make a donation in memory of a loved one and leave a special message to accompany your donation.
Leave a gift in your Will
Your gift will provide a light in the darkness, a listening ear and the strength for families to face tomorrow.
Moonlight Memory Walk
Moonlight Memory Walk is a beautiful memory ceremony followed by a sponsored walk along beautifully lit paths with special points along the way to pause and remember.
Fundraise in your own way
Remember your loved one in a way that reflects their life and personality whilst celebrating what was important to them.
Volunteer
There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering a marathon runner to volunteering in our shops, hospices and at events in your local community. Whatever time you're able to give it makes a real difference.
Raise a smile Lottery
A single play is just £2 per week and each play is entered into the draw with the chance to win 1 of 35 prizes including a top prize of £1,000 and the Bonus Rollover, which can reach up to £10,000!
We're here to help
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about donating in memory or creating a SMILE Tribute Fund, please contact Kerri.
