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Funeral costs for Rowan's uncle, Alexander

Rowan lost his uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,950.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom2,073 views
Rowan Keller
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Birmingham
Alexander, my uncle, passed away on 18 October after complications from pneumonia. He was 44 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 $4,950 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 29 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 Alexander 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 Birmingham hospice. Where the $4,950 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,100 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,300 • Transport of the deceased: $360 • Memorial gathering for the family: $190 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Rowan

  1. Quick update: $974 raised so far (20%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $876 raised so far (18%). I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 8% there. the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. Thank you. - Rowan

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  • Zoe F. Howard🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Lorenzo S. González

    thanks for sharing this, Rowan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless

    • Emily J. Johnson

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 11 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Birmingham.

      • Min-jun Min-jun Do

        Thinking of you, Rowan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from New Delhi.

        • Gregory S. Molina

          So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

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