Buy a Brick

For so many of us, The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre in Canterbury isn’t just a building, it’s where we’ve cried, shared stories, sat in silence, and spoken our loved one’s name out loud without fear of judgment. It’s where we’ve felt understood. Where we’ve felt less alone.

This place holds the love and the grief of thousands of families who have walked through its doors. And now, we have the chance to make it truly ours, forever.

After years of being in temporary spaces, we finally have a permanent Centre, but we’re still working towards full ownership, to ensure it remains a safe haven for every bereaved parent, sibling and grandparent who will need it in the years to come.

Our Buy a Brick appeal is a chance to be part of that legacy. For $110, you can purchase a brick that includes a brass plaque engraved with your loved one’s name and age. Each plaque is placed on the memorial wall inside the Centre, a tribute in a place that holds so many precious memories.

You might choose to mark a birthday, anniversary, or simply because you want their name to be seen and remembered. 

You’re welcome to purchase more than one brick, as each one tells a story. Each one helps hold up a space that has held so many of us.

Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us make sure this home of compassion and connection lasts well into the future.