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Farewell fund for Angel: help Melanie's family in Pittsburgh

Melanie lost her uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,600.

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania, United States4,423 views
Melanie Lucas
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Pittsburgh
Angel, my uncle, passed away on 18 September after a sudden heart attack. He was 81 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 $4,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 5 October. 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 Angel 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 $4,600 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,650 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,300 • Transport of the deceased: $330 • Memorial gathering for the family: $320 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Melanie
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  • Saanvi B. SrivastavaID verifiedPhoto verified

    stay strong. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

    • Joyce Achieng Musyoka

      Wishing you peace, Melanie. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

      • Metin Ali Aydın

        Take care. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

        • Joaquín K. Arias

          praying for you, Melanie. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Bordeaux.

          • Elsa Elsa Hutapea

            Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

            • Narong Chalerm KittisakPhoto verified

              Keep going, Melanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Karlsruhe so I could bring a meal.

              • Robert E. Vazquez

                Keep going, Melanie. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

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