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Funeral costs for Willow's uncle, Kai

Willow lost her uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,750.

🇺🇸 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States4,159 views
Willow Patel
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Springfield
Kai, my uncle, passed away on 26 September after a sudden heart attack. He was 79 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 $5,750 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 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 Kai to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $5,750 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,200 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,600 • Transport of the deceased: $670 • Memorial gathering for the family: $280 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Willow

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($921 in total) the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 43% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  3. We're at 70% thanks to 104 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Travis Reyes

    Hope it all works out, Willow. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Bakersfield so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • Sara Eden DemissieQuestion

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Springfield

      • Willow PatelOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Springfield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Wayne J. Williams

      Wishing you peace, Willow. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

      • Arnel Fernandez

        Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Ramón P. Rivera

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Rosario.

          • Rowan L. MorenoPhoto verified

            Take care, Willow. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together

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