A Registry for Support

Organize meals, expenses, and everyday support in one place during loss or plan ahead.

Create a registry in minutes

Share with friends and family

Support without fundraising pressure

Support looks different for every loss

Choose a template based on your circumstance, then personalize it to fit your needs.

Planning Ahead

One of the most loving things you can do. Planning ahead protects your family from hard decisions later. This registry lets your community support the process — practically and financially.

Best for: Individuals or families planning ahead

Focus: Advance planning and financial preparation

Planning Ahead

Planning ahead can ease difficult decisions later.

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Traditional Funeral

Let your people carry some of the weight. This registry makes it easy for friends and family to help cover the real costs of a traditional funeral — so you don't have to navigate it alone.

Best for: families needing help with funeral costs

Focus: financial contributions

Traditional Funeral

Helps loved ones contribute to services and honor a life

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Celebration of Life

Honor a life well-lived — together. This registry helps your community cover the practical costs of gathering, so your family can focus on celebrating and healing.

Best for:Families hosting a memorial gathering

Focus: Event and gathering support

Celebration of Life

A place to share memories and celebrate a life well lived

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Hospice & End of Life Care

Support that shows up in the everyday moments. This registry invites your community to help with the care, comfort, and daily needs that make the hardest days a little softer.

Best for: Individuals and families navigating hospice or end-of-life care

Focus: Comfort, care, and meaningful support

Hospice & End of Life Care

Comfort and care for families in their hardest moments.

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Create Custom Registry

Build a registry that reflects your financial, practical and personal needs

Planning Ahead

Planning ahead can ease difficult decisions later.

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Traditional Funeral

Helps loved ones contribute to services and honor a life

Preview Template

Celebration of Life

A place to share memories and celebrate a life well lived

Preview Template

Hospice & End of Life Care

Comfort and care for families in their hardest moments.

Preview Template

Create Custom Registry

Build a registry that reflects your financial, practical and personal needs

Planning Ahead

Planning ahead can ease difficult decisions later.

Preview Template

Traditional Funeral

Helps loved ones contribute to services and honor a life

Preview Template

Celebration of Life

A place to share memories and celebrate a life well lived

Preview Template

Hospice & End of Life Care

Comfort and care for families in their hardest moments.

Preview Template

Create Custom Registry

Build a registry that reflects your financial, practical and personal needs

Good Grief

Families and deathcare workers share how GiveWillow supports people through loss, with care and community.

Any professional working in end of life care knows that grief is not just emotional. It’s logistical and financial too. GiveWillow gives families a tool that matches the reality of modern grief. It is practical, accessible, and easy to integrate into conversations around planning and preparation.

— Kacie G., Death Doula

Flowers are nice and meal trains fill up, but giving toward something knowing that it is exactly what the family chose to honor their loved ones makes it feel even more special.

— Lauren R, Supporting Families Through GiveWillow

GiveWillow normalizes asking for and receiving support at end of life in a way that feels dignified, practical, and compassionate.

— Mikey M., Death Doula

The most beautiful thing about a platform like this is, it lets people express their love and show the best sides of humanity.

— Rebekah A., Supported Through GiveWillow

As a death doula, I often see families scrambling to cover costs or trying to manage logistics while they’re grieving. GiveWillow provides a centralized, transparent way to organize financial support.

— Kacie G., Death Doula

I just love GiveWillow and the fact that Janet created it to help people have closure and get something that they really need in a funeral service that they might not have been able to afford on their own.

— Krista N., Teton Valley Funeral Home

— Kacie G., Death Doula

Flowers are nice and meal trains fill up, but giving toward something knowing that it is exactly what the family chose to honor their loved ones makes it feel even more special.

— Lauren R, Supporting Families Through GiveWillow

GiveWillow normalizes asking for and receiving support at end of life in a way that feels dignified, practical, and compassionate.

— Mikey M., Death Doula

The most beautiful thing about a platform like this is, it lets people express their love and show the best sides of humanity.

— Rebekah A., Supported Through GiveWillow

— Kacie G., Death Doula

— Krista N., Teton Valley Funeral Home

— Kacie G., Death Doula

Flowers are nice and meal trains fill up, but giving toward something knowing that it is exactly what the family chose to honor their loved ones makes it feel even more special.

— Lauren R, Supporting Families Through GiveWillow

GiveWillow normalizes asking for and receiving support at end of life in a way that feels dignified, practical, and compassionate.

— Mikey M., Death Doula

The most beautiful thing about a platform like this is, it lets people express their love and show the best sides of humanity.

— Rebekah A., Supported Through GiveWillow

— Kacie G., Death Doula

— Krista N., Teton Valley Funeral Home

How GiveWillow Works

Simple steps to create a registry, share it with your community, and receive support in meaningful ways

Create your registry

Set up a personalized page in minutes with the support your family needs.

Share with your community

Easily share your registry with friends, family, and neighbors so they can support in ways that truly help.

Receive meaningful support

Loved ones can contribute financially or offer practical help—giving you the support you need, all in one place.

Create a registry in minutes.

Meet the Founder

When I was 22, my dad passed away suddenly. Left with immense grief, my siblings and I had to plan and pay for a simple cremation because we couldn't afford a traditional funeral. He was a single father for most of my life and this experience left us feeling that we hadn't given him the farewell he truly deserved.

Over the years, I witnessed friends and acquaintances lose loved ones, and I constantly told myself, "I should be doing more." Buying flowers felt insufficient, but I didn't know how else to help. This personal experience inspired me to create GiveWillow - A platform designed to prevent others from facing the same hardships my family did.

– Janet Turkula, GiveWillow Founder

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FAQs

How is GiveWillow different from GoFundMe?

GiveWillow is built specifically for loss and remembrance. Instead of running a fundraising campaign, families create a registry that allows friends and loved ones to contribute meals, financial support, and practical help that truly make a difference during a difficult time. In addition to funeral registries, GiveWillow also offers pre-planning registries and celebration of life registries, giving families thoughtful ways to organize support, share memories, and bring their community together when it matters most.

What is a Funeral Registry?

Imagine a wedding registry, but designed specifically for Funeral registry. A Funeral registry clarifies the way people can contribute to meaningful needs in order to provide space to focus on what matters most, while also creating a centralized hub to share memories and important details about gatherings. GiveWillow is more than a tool—it is a compassionate bridge that connects us during one of life’s most difficult transitions.

How do contributions work?

Friends, family, and colleagues can offer support by contributing to your loved one’s funeral registry. They can choose to give any amount toward specific needs—like a casket, headstone, or travel. It’s a meaningful way for your community to show care and provide practical help during a difficult time.

Is GiveWillow free to use?

Creating a registry is free to use for the organizing family. When someone contributes, a 2.2% fee is added. This includes covering processing fees for organizing family.

How do I know if GiveWillow is right for me?

GiveWillow is an ideal solution for families seeking meaningful support during a difficult time. Whether you’re looking for a way to manage funeral expenses, share service details, or create a memorial tribute, our platform simplifies the process and helps you feel supported by your community.

Does GiveWillow include an obituary?

Yes, every funeral registry on GiveWillow includes a dedicated space for an obituary and service details. You can easily share important information about your loved one's life and the details of any gatherings or services with your community.

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