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Farewell fund for Brian: help Jose's family in Birmingham

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

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Jose A. Maldonado
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Birmingham
Brian, my grandfather, passed away on 16 July after a road accident. 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 $1,550 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 3 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 Brian 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 local food bank. Where the $1,550 goes: โ€ข Memorial gathering for the family: $310 โ€ข Transport of the deceased: $240 โ€ข Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,000 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Jose

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($189). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I made the first payment toward transport of the deceased.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $9.50

    โ€œAll the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Hialeahโ€

  • Therese Holmgren ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
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    โ€œYou got this. Only $52 but hope it helps.โ€

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  • Hamza Tariq Bouzid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5

    โ€œAll the best. Gave what I could this week. - Alexandriaโ€

  • Sajib Noman Sikder ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $30

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Jose all day after reading this.โ€

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  • How is Jose doing now?

    • Sending good thoughts, Jose. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Lubna Basma BadawiQuestionAddress verified

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Birmingham

        • Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Birmingham

          • any chance of seeing the funeral home quote?

            • Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Sรฃo Paulo but we're thinking of you.

              • Hope it all works out, Jose. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                • Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                  • Hope things get better soon, Jose. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

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