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Funeral costs for Douglas's wife, Shirley

Douglas lost his wife suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,950.

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Douglas M. Green
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Boston
Shirley, my wife, passed away on 5 October after a sudden heart attack. She was 85 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $4,950 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 15 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 Shirley 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 $4,950 goes: • Memorial gathering for the family: $260 • Funeral home services and casket: $3,800 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $890 Thanks for reading all this.
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  • Felicia Linda NkrumahPhoto verified

    Best of luck, Douglas. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Nsukka.

    • Henri Fabrice DufourID verified

      Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Los Angeles

      • Sayali W. Bhosale

        Rooting for you, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Noida.

        • Devi E. PretoriusID verified

          Hope it all works out, Douglas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

          • Wayne N. Spence

            Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

            • Ido Gadi Stern

              Sending strength, Douglas. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

              • Hakan Cem Işık

                Sending love, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings

                • Dustin Sanchez

                  Take care, Douglas. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings!

                  • Adriana Carolina Xavier

                    you're not alone, Douglas. Shared it with a few friends. After 22 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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