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Farewell fund for Uchenna: help Henry's family in Kano
Uchenna passed away on 21 September; we're raising $750 for a respectful funeral in Kano.
🇳🇬 Kano, Kano, Nigeria2,313 views
Uchenna, my brother, passed away on 21 September after a short illness. He was 57 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 $750 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 October.
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 Uchenna 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 $750 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $420
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $165
• Transport of the deceased: $85
• Memorial gathering for the family: $80
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Henry
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
How is Henry doing now?
Thinking of you, Henry. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Mapo this morning. Thinking of Kano
hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Kano.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Henry.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. funeral home services and casket comes first ($420) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Kano.
Hope things get better soon, Henry. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Henry?
Thank you. If you're in Kano I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kano.
thinking of you and your family, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
good luck. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Kano.
Hope things get better soon, Henry. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Thane.
Thanks for sharing this, Henry. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.