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Help Derek lay Michael to rest with dignity in San Diego
After the sudden passing of Michael, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
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Michael, my uncle, passed away on 6 December after a stroke. He was 85 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 $4,100 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 21 December.
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 Michael 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 $4,100 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $2,200
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,450
• Transport of the deceased: $260
• Memorial gathering for the family: $190
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Derek
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Hope things get better soon, Derek. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Recife
Stay strong, Derek. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Mumbai.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together!
sending love, Derek. Your post was clear and honest.
thanks for sharing this, Derek. It takes guts to ask. Well done.