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Funeral costs for Grace's father, Kimani

Kimani passed away on 18 September; we're raising $700 for a respectful funeral in Gulu.

🇺🇬 Northern Region, Uganda1,382 views
Grace Salim
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Gulu
Kimani, my father, passed away on 18 September after a stroke. He was 64 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 $700 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 1 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 Kimani 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 $700 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $330 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $260 • Transport of the deceased: $65 • Memorial gathering for the family: $45 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Grace

  1. Update from Gulu: I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Gulu: I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 8% there. the plan for cemetery plot and burial fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Kelechi Femi HassanQuestion

    any update on how things are going in Gulu?

    • Ganesh M. Shinde

      Take care, Grace. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

      • Sachiko Ishida

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gulu.

        • Vikas L. Nanda

          gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Surakarta this morning. All the best.

          • Lovely A. Hernandez

            Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. After 14 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Moscow!

            • Wayne N. Mazibuko

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

              • Raymond Yaw Bonsu

                hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                • Sophia N. Adams

                  Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City

                  • Duygu Özlem BulutPhoto verified

                    Thinking of you and your family, Grace. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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