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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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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?
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.
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