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Funeral costs for Christian's uncle, Axel

Christian lost his uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,400.

🇺🇸 Illinois, United States974 views
Christian W. George
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Chicago
Axel, my uncle, passed away on 30 August after complications from pneumonia. He was 92 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 $4,400 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 11 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 Axel 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 $4,400 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,300 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,600 • Transport of the deceased: $340 • Memorial gathering for the family: $160 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Christian

  1. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($1,683). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($768). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Aaron G. Fleming

    Praying for you, Christian. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal. Take care.

    • Halima Halima LasisiPhoto verified

      Shared this with my family. Love from Newport.

      • Julián D. Urbina

        thinking of you and your family, Christian. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Mérida.

        • Ping Rui ZengVerified organization

          Praying for you, Christian. Shared this with my family

          • Fatima Khadija Daramola

            Hang in there, Christian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

            • Angel G. Garcia

              Hope things get better soon, Christian. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!

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