It's always difficult to lose a loved one - even though we know that with age they are expected to eventually pass away. It's even more difficult when their passing away is unexpected.  We grieve with you for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time as you prepare for or deal with the loss of a loved one. Our sincere condolences.

One of the ways that you can turn around this situation is to shift the focus towards turning this into an opportunity to bless and help the less fortunate. A donation will truly help someone who is living. 

People are often eager to provide flowers, food etc. and show their moral support to the family.  With this in mind, you could ask people to instead make a donation to Develop Africa, in memory or honor of your relative who has passed away. Making a donation is a meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one.

• You could simply direct them to our website and ask them to donate in honor of your loved one.  
• We can optionally create a special page in his honor where we can share photos and a tribute.

This would be a great opportunity to make "lemonade from lemons".  Ths allows good to come on behalf of the name of the deceased.

If you inform us ahead of time, we will be sure to let you know of all donations that come in. Funds could be directed towards a cause that your loved one would have supported.  This could be for instance the education of girls microfinance / micro-credit, computer training, orphan care, planting trees
 
We can also set up a special memorial fund in honor of your deceased relative - such as a scholarship fund, help to build a new school classroom etc

Thank you for turning this opportunity into good - bringing hope and opportunity to others.  We welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you.