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Funeral costs for Diarmuid's uncle, Oisin
Diarmuid lost his uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,300.
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Oisin, my uncle, passed away on 21 September after complications from pneumonia. He was 73 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 $5,300 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 26 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 Oisin 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 a neighborhood youth program.
Where the $5,300 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $3,300
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,000
• Transport of the deceased: $500
• Memorial gathering for the family: $500
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Diarmuid
Small update. $960 so far, I made the first payment toward cemetery plot and burial fees.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($310 in total) the plan for cemetery plot and burial fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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You're not alone, Diarmuid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 33 people at work. Thinking of Dublin.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!
How is Diarmuid doing now?
good luck, Diarmuid. This could happen to any of us.
So sorry you're going through this. 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. Love from Bonny!
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dublin
Thank you. If you're in Dublin I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
what's already covered and what's the $5,300 for?
Sure. The biggest one is funeral home services and casket, $3,300. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Agra.
this could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Campinas
So sorry you're going through this, Diarmuid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings!
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Bandung.
Sending love, Diarmuid. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Warri this morning. God bless.
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Dublin.
keep going, Diarmuid. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Sending strength, Diarmuid. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Thủ Đức
best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Rooting for you, Diarmuid. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together