How to create a memorial

Create a memorial to remember someone special while helping Racehorse Rescue Centre care for vulnerable and retired racehorses.

Use the form below to begin your tribute. Take a little time to decide on the name, message and details you would like to share. A simple, heartfelt message is enough; it does not need to be long. Please check names and dates carefully before submitting and avoid including private information such as a home address, personal email address or telephone number in the memorial wording.

Memorial collections and donations

If money was collected at a funeral, remembrance service or other gathering, please contact us before completing the form. Tell us the name of the person being remembered, the approximate amount collected and the best way to reach you. We can then help make sure the memorial and donation are connected correctly.

You can also make a separate gift through our donation page. Every donation supports the charity’s work with horses in need, including day-to-day care, rehabilitation and preparation for a suitable future.

Before you create a memorial

  • Choose the wording you want visitors to read.
  • Check that you have permission to use any photograph you submit.
  • Keep a copy of your message for your own records.
  • Use your contact details only in the private form fields, not in the public tribute text.

A memorial can mark a life, a friendship or a meaningful connection. It can also give family and friends one place to pause, remember and share the tribute. There is no single correct way to write it. You may wish to mention a favourite memory, a quality that made the person special, or the reason supporting rescued racehorses feels appropriate.

Need help with your tribute?

If you are unsure how to create a memorial, or need help connecting a collection to the correct tribute, please get in touch. Our team is made up of volunteers, so replies may not always be immediate, but we will respond as soon as our horse-care commitments allow.

A Candle in Their Memory

First, lighting a candle is a simple and meaningful way to remember
someone special. Then, when you create a memorial on the Racehorse Rescue Centre
Memory Wall, next, you can choose a candle to appear below
their photograph, dates and personal tribute. Afterwards, choose the candle that feels right for you and how long you would like it to remain lit. As a result, family and friends can return
to their memorial whenever they wish to relight a candle or donate.
In addition, by lighting a candle in their memory, you are also helping to care for horses in need at the Racehorse Rescue Centre.

Choose a Candle

For example, three candle styles are available when creating a memorial. Therefore, you can choose the design that feels most appropriate.

White memorial candle

White Candle

Peaceful and elegant

Red memorial candle

Red Candle

Warm and traditional

Carriage memorial candle

Carriage Candle

A symbol of light and hope

How It Works

1

Create their memorial

First, add their name, photograph, memorial dates and your personal tribute.

2

Choose a candle

Next, select the White, Red or Carriage Candle for their memorial.

3

Choose the duration

Then, select how long you would like their candle to remain lit.

4

Remember them

Finally, once approved, their memorial becomes part of the RRC Memory Wall.

However, the memorial and candle are separate.

Afterwards, when the selected candle period ends, the lit candle changes to its
matching burnt-out candle image while the memorial itself remains
according to the memorial period selected.

Create Their Memorial

Finally, when you are ready, create their memorial, add your tribute and
choose the candle you would like to light in their memory.


CREATE A MEMORIAL & LIGHT A CANDLE