Funeral Collection Announcement Templates: 12 Examples

"Dear colleagues. Our colleague Sergey Ivanovich passed away today. The farewell will be held on Thursday. The department is collecting funds to support his family — participation is voluntary, any amount you can. Details are below; please direct questions to me privately."

When a Colleague Has Died

1. "Colleagues, we have sad news: our Nikolai Petrovich has passed away. The farewell is on Wednesday at 11:00. The team is collecting to help the family and for a wreath — any amount, details below."
2. Formal mailing: "Dear colleagues. It is with sorrow that we inform you of the death of Nikolai Petrovich Sidorov, who worked with the company for 18 years. The farewell will be held on 5 September. The company is providing financial assistance to the family; colleagues wishing to contribute may contact Irina in HR."

When There Is a Loss in a Colleague's Family

1. "Dear colleagues. Marina has lost her mother. We would like to support her and help with the arrangements. Anyone who wishes to join can use the details below — any amount, entirely voluntary."
2. "Colleagues, there has been a bereavement in Sergey's family. A voluntary collection is open until Wednesday; Irina from HR is coordinating."

The Payment Note

Keep it neutral: "Support for the family", "From the team", "For the wreath". Do not write the word funeral — the family reads these notes.

The Closing Report

"Colleagues, thank you to everyone who took part. 47 000 RUB was collected and handed to Sergey Ivanovich's family on Monday. The wreath from the team was at the farewell."

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the announcement state an amount?

No — write "any amount you can". A named goal such as a wreath is fine; a fixed amount per person is not.

What should the payment note say?

"Support for the family" or "From the team".

The etiquette side — who organises, how much people usually give, what not to do — is covered in bereavement and medical help collections.