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Farewell fund for Sarah: help Kaylee's family in Cleveland

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

🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio, United States4,831 views
Kaylee G. Griffin
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Cleveland
Sarah, my grandmother, passed away on 1 September after a road accident. She was 46 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 $6,550 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 20 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 Sarah 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 the Cleveland hospice. Where the $6,550 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,750 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,900 • Transport of the deceased: $560 • Memorial gathering for the family: $340 Thanks for being kind about this. - Kaylee

Updates from Kaylee

  1. Quick update: $1,000 raised so far (15%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Kaylee all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Southampton”

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    “Praying for you. My colleague told me about this one. - Aurangabad”

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  • Wyatt M. Valdez 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Wish I could do more. Small amount but sent with love. - Orlando”

  • Mariana H. Peña 🇦🇷 · $73.50

    “Every little bit - Mendoza”

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    “Hang in there. Hope the October deadline works out. - Casablanca”

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    “From my family to yours! - Juazeiro do Norte”

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  • Hope things get better soon, Kaylee. Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Cleveland.

    • Wishing you peace, Kaylee. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Cleveland.

      • stay strong, Kaylee. Your post was clear and honest

        • Praying for you, Kaylee. Hope this works out for you.

          • how is Kaylee doing now?

            • Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Parramatta

              • Naveen R. MeenaAddress verified

                This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Cleveland.

                • what's already covered and what's the $6,550 for?

                  • Kaylee G. GriffinOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                    It's all in the list in the story. funeral home services and casket is the big one at $3,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

                • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Take care.

                  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Parma so I could bring a meal. Blessings!

                    • stay strong. Hope you get there. Blessings.

                      • Henry A. BridgesID verified

                        Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Cleveland

                        • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                          • Sending good thoughts, Kaylee. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kansas City.

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