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Help Julián lay Carlos to rest with dignity in Winston-Salem

Julián lost his grandfather suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,600.

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Julián M. Vásquez
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Winston-Salem
Carlos, my grandfather, passed away on 20 April after a sudden heart attack. He was 86 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 6 May. 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 Carlos 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: $2,700 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,100 • Transport of the deceased: $420 • Memorial gathering for the family: $380 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Julián
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Julián

  1. Small update. $513 so far, the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $353 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. We're at 3% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward transport of the deceased. More news soon.

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  • Luke S. Rogers

    Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Winston-Salem.

    • Santiago H. DiazID verified

      praying for you, Julián. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 38 people at work

      • Genesis Willis

        so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope May is when things finally get easier.

        • Eko Satria SutantoID verified

          Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Noriko Mana Yoshida

            Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

            • Marc Hugo Renaud

              Thanks for sharing this, Julián. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

              • Manon Laura Laurent

                It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Winston-Salem.

                • Bennett Bowers

                  Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Winston-Salem.

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