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Funeral costs for Jacob's grandmother, Quinn

Quinn passed away on 31 August; we're raising $4,700 for a respectful funeral in Birmingham.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom2,684 views
Jacob A. Hudson
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Birmingham
Quinn, my grandmother, passed away on 31 August after a sudden heart attack. She was 74 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 $4,700 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 7 September. 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 Quinn 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 $4,700 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,150 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,000 • Transport of the deceased: $230 • Memorial gathering for the family: $320 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Jacob

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,118 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Birmingham: we've started the first stage. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Birmingham: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Manee Kanokwan BuranasiriPhoto verified

    Thinking of you, Jacob. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

    • Sergio Simone Pagano

      Sending good thoughts, Jacob. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Asher K. Stevens

        Stay strong, Jacob. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Noémie André

          Praying for you, Jacob. Shared it with a few friends!

          • Bishnu Gopal Subedi

            Thinking of you and your family, Jacob. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Sheffield.

            • Ines Huda TawfikID verified

              Sending strength, Jacob. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.

              • Maryam Zoya Ghani

                Praying for you, Jacob. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning

                • Erica M. Lopez

                  Sending strength, Jacob. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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