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Help Evelyn lay Silas to rest with dignity in Los Angeles

After the sudden passing of Silas, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.

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Evelyn T. Wright
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Los Angeles
Silas, my husband, passed away on 1 August after a stroke. He was 29 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 $5,250 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 15 August. 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 Silas 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 $5,250 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,250 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,050 • Transport of the deceased: $400 • Memorial gathering for the family: $550 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Evelyn
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Evelyn

  1. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($2,544). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $1,507 raised so far (29%). the plan for memorial gathering for the family is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Stay strong! - Pietermaritzburg”

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  • Umar Omer Siddiqui

    Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Emilia T. Myers

      Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Iztapalapa!

      • Raúl M. Romero

        Wishing you the best, Evelyn. Hope you get there

        • Graciela W. RamosQuestionID verified

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Evelyn!

          • Dmytro Tkachuk

            You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Sarah Eunice Omondi

              Hope it all works out, Evelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

              • Claire Hélène Laurent

                Stay strong, Evelyn. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together

                • Mateus Cunha

                  hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                  • Gashaw Solomon Shiferaw

                    Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Love from Negombo

                    • Christian P. Pascual

                      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Gondar.

                      • Babatunde Zubby Gbadamosi

                        Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                        • Maverick C. Herrera

                          Thanks for sharing this, Evelyn. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Gangnam donated after I showed her your page!

                          • Marilyn F. Mejia

                            rooting 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. All the best.

                            • Phong Tâm VuongPhoto verified

                              thanks for sharing this, Evelyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                              • Jade H. Rice

                                Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Nashik donated after I showed her your page

                                $4,657.50 raised of $5,250

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