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Funeral costs for Nathan's grandmother, Madelyn

Nathan lost his grandmother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,100.

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Nathan M. Hayes
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San Francisco
Madelyn, my grandmother, passed away on 30 August after a short illness. She was 75 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 $5,100 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 12 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 Madelyn 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 the San Francisco hospice. Where the $5,100 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,550 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $680 • Transport of the deceased: $470 • Memorial gathering for the family: $400 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Nathan

  1. Quick update: $2,322 raised so far (46%). the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Lindiwe M. Du Plessis

    Wishing you the best, Nathan. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours

    • Leyla Büşra Işık

      Good luck, Nathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Brenda G. DiazPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Nathan. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

        • Ashok P. ChauhanID verified

          hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • Tracey C. Petersen

            Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Francisco.

            $6,094.50 raised of $5,100

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