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Funeral costs for Elena's wife, Adriana

Elena lost her wife suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $1,600.

🇨🇴 Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia3,113 views
Elena D. Ochoa
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Cali
Adriana, my wife, passed away on 27 December after a stroke. She was 40 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 $1,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 January. 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 Adriana 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 local food bank. Where the $1,600 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $920 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $500 • Transport of the deceased: $85 • Memorial gathering for the family: $95 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Elena
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Elena

  1. We're at 74% thanks to 41 of you. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $537 raised so far (34%). I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($270 in total) I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mardan”

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    “Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Badagry”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Xalapa”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $40 but hope it helps. - Medellín”

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    “Every little bit - Pittsburgh”

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  • Meenakshi G. Naidu

    Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

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