
Launch a Memory
Honour someone you love by adding their name to a lifeboat.
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We have now reached the maximum number of names for our most recent Launch a Memory lifeboat, Exmouth 13-03. Please keep an eye on this page for news of the next Launch a Memory lifeboat coming in Summer 2025.
What is Launch a Memory?
Through Launch a Memory, you can remember a loved one you miss - or celebrate someone still with us - by adding their name/s to the letters and numbers on a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.
Our next Launch a Memory lifeboat
We are busy preparing our next Launch a Memory campaign, and are not currently accepting any online name submissions for any lifeboats.
Our next Launch a Memory lifeboat will be the eighth to join our unique fleet of special lifeboats.
Find out more about each of our existing Launch a Memory lifeboats by checking out their bespoke updates page.
How Launch a Memory works
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Add your loved one's name
Once we have our new Launch a Memory lifeboat available, make a suggested donation of £75 per name to honour the life of a loved one by adding their name to the lifeboat. -
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Keep an eye on your inbox
We'll then email your confirmation once you've submitted your name(s), and then send regular updates about the lifeboat. -
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Print your certificate
Within 1-3 days of signing up, we’ll email you a printable certificate in honour of your loved one(s). You’ll receive separate certificates for each name you’ve added. A celebration certificate to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion will also be available. -
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Leave a dedication
Share your stories, pictures and thoughts on our special lifeboat dedications page, using the link in your confirmation email.
Updates on our existing Launch a Memory lifeboats
Check out the latest news from our Launch a Memory fleet, adorned with the names of 1000's of incredible supporters, as they aid our lifesaving mission...

Exmouth updates

Eric's Legend updates

Whitby Updates

Invergordon updates

Clifden Updates

Anstruther Updates

Wells updates
What to expect from Launch a Memory
Adding your loved one's name to a lifeboat is a gift that keeps on giving. As well as a name on a lifeboat, you will also:
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Receive a personalised certificate to print and display
Celebration certificates to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion will also be available. Email [email protected] after making your donation to request yours. -
Receive update emails
We'll send updates on the activity of the lifeboat you've added names to direct to your inbox several times a year. -
Find your loved one's name on the lifeboat
Once your loved one's name has been added, find out exactly where your loved one's name sits on the lifeboat with our online name searcher. We'll let you know when this becomes available. -
Get access to special mementos
Bespoke mementos such as mugs, keyrings and pin badges you can treasure forever (available while stocks last).
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to the top questions about Launch a Memory. See our full FAQs.You can include up to 10 names in a single form submission, and feel free to submit the form as many times as you'd like.
To make the process even smoother, we currently cannot accept joint names like 'The Smiths' or 'John and Joan Smith'. Please add each name separately.
All submitted names (that are within our guidelines) will appear within the letters or numbers of the lifeboat's decal, and your loved one's name will appear alongside thousands of other precious names. Every time the lifeboat crew launch to the rescue, your loved one will be there with them.
The name will appear within the decal that forms the letters and numbers on the lifeboat.
Bereavement support
If you are struggling and need support, please contact your GP or reach out to a support organisation such as:
Samaritans Ireland or Samaritans UK - call 116 123, 24 hours a day
Cruse Bereavement Support - call 0808 808 1677
Mind - call 0300 123 3393 (10am-6pm, Monday-Friday)
- In the UK, text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours)
- In Ireland, text HELLO to 50808 (24 hours)
If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now. If you’re in the UK and you need help urgently with your mental health, but it’s not an emergency, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.