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Farewell fund for Cecilia: help Maria's family in Manila
Maria lost her grandmother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $800.
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Cecilia, my grandmother, passed away on 20 September after a long fight with kidney disease. She was 47 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance.
The funeral home has given us a quote of $800 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 25 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 Cecilia 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 $800 goes:
• Memorial gathering for the family: $30
• Transport of the deceased: $85
• Funeral home services and casket: $685
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Maria
Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket.
Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($393). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Small update. $105 so far, I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts.
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Stay strong, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Praying for you, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Sending strength, Maria. Shared this with my family