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Funeral costs for Donatella's grandfather, Carlo
Donatella lost her grandfather suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $1,700.
🇮🇹 Lazio, Italy1,500 views
Carlo, my grandfather, passed away on 2 September after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 52 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 $1,700 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 14 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 Carlo 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 $1,700 goes:
• Transport of the deceased: $230
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $490
• Funeral home services and casket: $980
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Take care. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Mumbai.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Love from São Paulo.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Lazio. I'll ask around and let you know!
rooting for you, Donatella. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Santos but we're thinking of you
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.