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Help Josiah lay Russell to rest with dignity in Sacramento

Russell passed away on 30 October; we are raising $4,600 for a respectful funeral in Sacramento.

🇺🇸 95845, Sacramento, California, United States2,597 views
Josiah B. Hansen
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Sacramento
Russell, my husband, passed away on 30 October after a short illness. He was 83 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 $4,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 11 November. 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 Russell 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 $4,600 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,050 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,800 • Transport of the deceased: $370 • Memorial gathering for the family: $380 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Josiah
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Josiah

  1. Quick update: $2,449 raised so far (53%). the plan for funeral home services and casket is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Sacramento: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $729 raised so far (16%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Dung Uyên LeID verified

    wishing you the best, Josiah. I hope things turn around soon!

    • Waweru Brian Kessy

      Thinking of you and your family, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

      • Achieng Onyango

        Sending strength, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Vivaan C. Negi

          Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Sacramento

          • Ronke Nwosu

            Hang in there. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sacramento

            • Opio Bakari Kyagulanyi

              Wishing you peace, Josiah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings

              • Indika Hasitha Silva

                Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. After 28 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

                • Ahmed G. Mahlangu

                  keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                  • Kazuo Toru Takeuchi

                    Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Springfield.

                    • Adrian Garcia

                      Good luck, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                      • Wahyu Wahyu Mahendra

                        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Gaya

                        • Josefa C. Delgado

                          Stay strong, Josiah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

                          • Zhen ChenAddress verified

                            Hope things get better soon, Josiah. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal. All the best.

                            • Minh Nam Nguyen

                              Best of luck, Josiah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                              • Myra R. Seth

                                Sending good thoughts, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                                $3,141 raised of $4,600

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