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Funeral costs for Courtney's brother, Elijah

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

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States1,640 views
Courtney A. Thomas
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New York
Elijah, my brother, passed away on 2 October after a stroke. He was 75 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 $4,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 10 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 Elijah 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 $4,600 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,750 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,050 • Transport of the deceased: $500 • Memorial gathering for the family: $300 Thank you so much. - Courtney
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Updates from Courtney

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($646 in total) I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from New York: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($217). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Pedro Lorenzo Cruz

    Rooting for you, Courtney. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Renata AndradeID verified

      Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Charlotte.

      • Craig L. Tillman

        take care. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Thiện Lộc Phung

          Wishing you peace, Courtney. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Angel A. Salvador

            hope it all works out. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

            • Sarah Agnès Robin

              Good luck, Courtney. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you. Love from Nagpur.

              • Vandana E. Oberoi

                Stay strong, Courtney. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Awka so I could bring a meal. All the best

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