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Funeral costs for Craig's brother, Wayne

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

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Craig W. Steyn
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East London
Wayne, my brother, passed away on 15 November after a stroke. He was 47 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 $1,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 1 December. 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 Wayne 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 $1,600 goes: • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $460 • Transport of the deceased: $165 • Funeral home services and casket: $975 Thank you so much.
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  • Maureen K. O'RourkeQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Craig

    • Craig W. SteynOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. cemetery plot and burial fees comes first ($460) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Óscar Benítez

    Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of East London.

    • Tariq Arslan IsmailQuestionID verified

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near East London!

      • Craig W. SteynOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        Thank you. If you're in East London I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

    • Thiago Wagner MeloPhoto verified

      Keep going, Craig. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of East London.

      • Thabo M. VenterPhoto verified

        I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Paris this morning. Thinking of East London.

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