Miss Manners: Asking for money after death of a loved one
I would appreciate knowing your perspective on the ubiquity of online donation requests following a death.
These opportunists are rarely the directly bereaved, but rather an ostensibly well-meaning friend or relative asking on their behalf. One fundraiser was set with a goal of $20,000 for the bereaved widow. The platform displays an “honor roll” of who has given what amount; it appears that donors are able to remain anonymous , while their donation amounts are still displayed.
It seems a bit insulting to both the departed and the bereaved, publicly implying that the departed failed to prepare for this eventuality and irresponsibly left their loved ones destitute. I am a generous person and have donated my funds and/or time to many causes, often substantially. But this money grab, often mere hours after a death, feels very tacky. In these cases, I opt not to give via the public platform, but instead send my condolences. On occasion, when a need was evident, I have sent a private donation directly to the primary bereaved individual.
She is forced to conclude that this must not be done during what must already be a time of enormous suffering. In a perfect world, that would put an end to the practice.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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