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Funeral costs for Gerald's sister, Kennedy

After the sudden passing of Kennedy, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.

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Kennedy, my sister, passed away on 28 June after a road accident. She was 34 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 $3,800 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 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 Kennedy to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $3,800 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,050 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $720 • Transport of the deceased: $550 • Memorial gathering for the family: $480 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Gerald

  1. We're at 41% thanks to 20 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from Philadelphia: the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • wishing you the best, Gerald. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

    • I hope things turn around soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Philadelphia.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Hope you get there. Blessings

        • Wishing you peace, Gerald. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

          • Rooting for you, Gerald. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Gothenburg donated after I showed her your page. All the best

            • Mercy Folake FasholaPhoto verified

              Rooting for you, Gerald. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Philadelphia

              • Take care, Gerald. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.

                • Praying for you, Gerald. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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