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Farewell fund for Andrew: help Walter's family in Cambridge

After the sudden passing of Andrew, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.

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Walter S. Castro
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Cambridge
Andrew, my brother, passed away on 5 August after a sudden heart attack. He was 41 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 $4,450 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 18 August. 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 Andrew 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 $4,450 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,550 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,250 • Transport of the deceased: $460 • Memorial gathering for the family: $190 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Walter?

    • Walter S. CastroOwnerAnswerID verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about funeral home services and casket, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • your post was clear and honest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • does the money go straight to the funeral home or to you?

      • Walter S. CastroOwnerAnswerID verified

        It comes to me first, then I pay the funeral home myself and upload the receipt. I wouldn't be comfortable any other way. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Rooting for you, Walter. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Wishing you the best, Walter. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Red Deer

        • Aadhya J. KashyapQuestionAddress verified

          Where does the money actually go first?

          • Walter S. CastroOwnerAnswerID verified

            Funeral home services and casket is $2,550 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Walter. Hope this works out for you!

          • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.

            • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done

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