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Farewell fund for Andile: help Elmarie's family in Polokwane
After the sudden passing of Andile, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
🇿🇦 Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa3,912 views
Andile, my father, passed away on 28 August after a short illness. He was 89 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 $1,400 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 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 Andile to have a dignified farewell.
Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers.
Anything left over after the funeral will be donated to a neighborhood youth program.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $1,100
• Memorial gathering for the family: $75
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $225
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Elmarie
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Polokwane
Thank you. If you're in Polokwane I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
sending love, Elmarie. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
You're not alone, Elmarie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Polokwane
Stay strong, Elmarie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did