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Help Deborah lay Faith to rest with dignity in Newcastle

Faith passed away on 18 July; we're raising $6,150 for a respectful funeral in Newcastle.

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Deborah T. Riley
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Newcastle
Faith, my grandmother, passed away on 18 July after a long fight with kidney disease. She was 46 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $6,150 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 27 July. 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 Faith 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 $6,150 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,400 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,850 • Transport of the deceased: $450 • Memorial gathering for the family: $450 With deep gratitude, Deborah
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Updates from Deborah

  1. Small update. $2,803 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Quick update: $2,269 raised so far (37%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    Truly grateful for the support

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  • Gonzalo S. Urbina

    Best of luck, Deborah. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

    • Itzel E. Jiménez

      Hope you get there. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Newcastle.

      • Tahmina Sathi Rashid

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Monterrey

        • Theodore A. Evans

          thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

          • Sathi Joya Rashid

            So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. This could happen to any of us.

            • Dipika B. Sawant

              So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted

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