In Memory of a Loved One
A donation in memory of a family member, friend or loved one who was treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is a thoughtful way to create a significant and lasting tribute. The MUHC Foundation will send a beautiful condolence card to the bereaved family acknowledging your kind gesture and you will receive a tax receipt and a note of thanks for your generosity. The amount of your gift will be kept strictly confidential. If you choose to donate online, you also have the option of sending an e-card.
For Families Who Have Lost a Loved One
Choosing to commemorate a loved one by making a donation in their memory is a meaningful way to bring comfort to those who share your loss, while also helping others. The MUHC Foundation would be pleased to provide In Memoriam brochures or personalized donation forms for you to share at a memorial service or celebration of life. We can provide these directly to you, send them to the funeral home, or you can download our customizable form – making giving easy, at a time when you have more important things to focus on.
(McGill University Health Centre Foundation Charitable Registration Number: 86843 3947 RR0001)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you help us with our remembrance announcement and obituary wording?
A: Yes. Here is some sample wording:
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to in memory of [INSERT NAME] to support the [INSERT FUND/AREA]* at the McGill University Health Centre.
Q: Can we choose a specific fund/program/area to support?
A: Yes. Contact Patricia Nahal, Senior Coordinator, Office and Donor Relations to confirm the area or department of the hospital most meaningful to you, or ask friends and family to donate to the most urgent needs of the hospital.
Q: Will you notify the family of any donations received?
A: Yes. Families will receive a lovely condolence card that will include the names and addresses, but not individual donation amounts, of those who donate.
Q: Will I receive a tax receipt?
A: Yes. We automatically issue receipts for individual donations over $15.
Learn More
For more information about making an in memoriam donation and honouring your loved one please contact: Patricia Nahal, Senior Coordinator, Office and Donor Relations, 514.843.1543, ext. 34147, [email protected]