Memorial Jar
A Memorial Jar is one shared link where people can contribute toward what a family needs — funeral costs, a fund in their loved one's name, or simply a message of support. Instead of quiet side conversations about how to help, there is one place to gather that support.
What is this?
A Memorial Jar is a shared page in memory of one person — the place you create and send when people ask how they can help.
What do I do?
Share one link with the people who want to support the family.
What happens?
People contribute toward funeral costs or a memorial fund, and leave a message the family can keep.
How a Memorial Jar works
Name the Jar
Say who you are remembering and what the contributions will go toward — funeral expenses, a fund in their name, or a cause they cared about.
Share one link
Send the link quietly to family, friends, and community. No accounts and no app — anyone can open it and contribute.
People show up
Contributions gather in one place, alongside messages the family can return to later. You pass the support to the family whenever they're ready.
Ways people use a Memorial Jar
Illustrative examples — not customer testimonials.
Helping with funeral costs
A sudden loss leaves a family facing expenses they did not plan for. Friends and coworkers share one link so no one has to ask, and the family does not have to track who gave what.
A fund in their name
Instead of flowers, a community gathers contributions toward a scholarship or cause the person cared about, keeping their name attached to something lasting.
Support from far away
Relatives and old friends who cannot attend in person still want to help. One link lets them contribute and leave a message from anywhere.
Memorial Jar FAQ
How do people contribute?
They open your link and give by card — no account or app needed. Everything gathers in one Jar you control.
What are the fees, and how does the family receive the money?
Contributions are processed securely by Stripe, which charges standard card-processing fees; EventJar adds a small platform fee shown before anyone gives. The balance is paid out to a bank account through Stripe, minus those clearly stated fees.
Can people leave a message?
Yes. Every contributor can leave a note, and the family can keep the Jar as a record of who reached out.
Can contributions go toward a cause instead of expenses?
Yes. Many families direct a Memorial Jar toward a scholarship, charity, or fund in their loved one's name. You decide what it is for when you create it.
Is a Memorial Jar public?
You control who sees it. Share the link only with the people you choose; it is not listed or searchable unless you share it.
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