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Funeral costs for Yağmur's brother, Selim

Selim passed away on 21 January; we're raising $5,550 for a respectful funeral in Amsterdam.

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Yağmur Zeynep Coşkun
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Amsterdam
Selim, my brother, passed away on 21 January after a short illness. 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 $5,550 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 7 February. 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 Selim 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 $5,550 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,200 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,550 • Transport of the deceased: $360 • Memorial gathering for the family: $440 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Yağmur

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and I made the first payment toward cemetery plot and burial fees.

  2. We're at 57% thanks to 75 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Update from Amsterdam: we've started the first stage. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Omkar S. Apte

    Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Amsterdam.

    • Kaylee R. Lucas

      You're not alone, Yağmur. Shared it with a few friends.

      • Xolani B. AdamsID verified

        Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Amsterdam.

        • Ziad Saeed MetwallyQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yağmur.

          • Yağmur Zeynep CoşkunOwnerAnswer

            Funeral home services and casket is $3,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.

        • Rohit N. BishtID verified

          Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Sowmya J. Sundaram

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Polokwane!

            • Naomi R. Andrews

              good luck, Yağmur. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!

              • Bukola Favour AbdullahiPhoto verified

                sending strength, Yağmur. Hope this works out for you. After 22 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care!

                • Parker F. LambertID verified

                  Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                  • Kwesi Benjamin Yeboah

                    thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                    • Zaid Ziad Saleh

                      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Montgomery this morning. Blessings.

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