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Farewell fund for Aarón: help Mercedes's family in Medellín

Mercedes lost her brother suddenly and the family cannot cover funeral and burial costs of $900.

🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia2,160 views
Mercedes E. Cortés
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Medellín
Aarón, my brother, passed away on 13 September after complications from pneumonia. He was 32 years old. He was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $900 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 23 September. I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Aarón to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $900 goes: • Transport of the deceased: $60 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $390 • Funeral home services and casket: $450 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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  • Pamela M. Wood

    Hope it all works out, Mercedes. Shared this with my family.

    • Karan Kumar

      So sorry you're going through this, Mercedes. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Medellín.

      • Russell S. Knight

        Thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Courtney H. VaughnQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mercedes

          • Mercedes E. CortésOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is transport of the deceased, $60. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Opio Mussa Bakari

          Stay strong, Mercedes. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Adaeze Ronke Aliyu

            Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Nice.

            • Bappy Dipu Sultana

              Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nairobi.

              • Hyacinth Edwards

                best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.

                • Kelly Luana Figueiredo

                  Sending good thoughts, Mercedes. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.

                  • Amber T. Warren

                    Stay strong, Mercedes. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Pasig

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