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Farewell fund for Maarten: help Iris's family in Rotterdam

Iris lost her husband suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $3,900.

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Iris Marijke De Wit
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Rotterdam
Maarten, my husband, passed away on 24 March after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 22 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 $3,900 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 4 April. 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 Maarten 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 $3,900 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,650 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $840 • Transport of the deceased: $155 • Memorial gathering for the family: $255 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Iris

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  • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in South Holland. I'll ask around and let you know.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Iris. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Eldoret.

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Iris.

        • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. funeral home services and casket is the biggest at $2,650. It helps to be asked.

      • Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Sylhet.

        • thinking of you, Iris. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Rotterdam

          • how is Iris doing now?

            • Sending good thoughts, Iris. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Londrina

              • Hang in there, Iris. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

                • Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Aurora

                  • Good luck, Iris. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles.

                    • Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

                      • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier

                        • Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                          • Good luck, Iris. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best!

                            • hope it all works out, Iris. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                              • Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

                                • Wishing you the best, Iris. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Ikeja.

                                  • Halima Akello BakariPhoto verified

                                    Stay strong, Iris. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 24 people at work. Love from Karachi.

                                    • Your post was clear and honest. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Rotterdam.

                                      • You're not alone, Iris. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

                                        • So sorry you're going through this, Iris. This could happen to any of us. Take care

                                          • Best of luck, Iris. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Rotterdam.

                                            • Senthil E. SivakumarPhoto verified

                                              Take care, Iris. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

                                              • Sending strength, Iris. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

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