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Funeral costs for Mia's sister, Elke
After the sudden passing of Elke, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
🇩🇪 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany5,087 views
Elke, my sister, passed away on 21 August after a long fight with kidney disease. She was 39 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 $2,950 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 2 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 Elke 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 $2,950 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $1,350
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,050
• Transport of the deceased: $360
• Memorial gathering for the family: $190
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Mia
Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($1,243). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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thinking of you, Mia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mannheim.
Thank you. If you're in Mannheim I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Mannheim
Sending strength, Mia. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.