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Farewell fund for Christopher: help Katherine's family in New York

Katherine lost her grandfather suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,400.

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States2,029 views
Katherine P. Caldwell
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New York
Christopher, my grandfather, passed away on 24 September after a stroke. He was 64 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 $5,400 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 30 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 Christopher 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 $5,400 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,650 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,700 • Transport of the deceased: $570 • Memorial gathering for the family: $480 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Katherine

  1. We're at 26% thanks to 31 of you. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($394 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from New York: I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Katherine

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  • Githinji Wafula Githinji

    so sorry you're going through this, Katherine. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of New York.

    • Chukwuemeka Daniel Odukoya

      Take care, Katherine. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Marta W. RiveraID verifiedPhoto verified

        Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Salvador.

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