Funeral costs for Fabiana's brother, Samuel

Samuel, my brother, passed away on 1 July after a short illness. He was 78 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 $950 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 18 July. 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 Samuel 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 $950 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $440 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $310 • Transport of the deceased: $150 • Memorial gathering for the family: $50 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Fabiana