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Funeral costs for Sem's grandfather, Marcel

Marcel passed away on 17 March; we're raising $3,900 for a respectful funeral in Amsterdam.

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Sem Verhoeven
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Marcel, my grandfather, passed away on 17 March after a stroke. He was 84 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 $3,900 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 25 March. 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 Marcel 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 neighborhood youth program. Where the $3,900 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $1,600 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,650 • Transport of the deceased: $440 • Memorial gathering for the family: $210 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sem?

      • Sem VerhoevenOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Amsterdam I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Isabel T. TapiaID verified

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Bakersfield!

      • How is Sem doing now?

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 19 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Hang in there, Sem. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Houston.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sem

              • Keep going, Sem. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                • Sending good thoughts, Sem. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Amsterdam.

                  • Sending good thoughts, Sem. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Quezon City.

                    • Best of luck, Sem. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless

                      • hope things get better soon, Sem. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                        • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update

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