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Help Lieke lay Thijs to rest with dignity in Utrecht

Lieke lost her uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,000.

🇳🇱 Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands2,197 views
Lieke Meijer
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Utrecht
Thijs, my uncle, passed away on 24 July after a short illness. He was 32 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 $5,000 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 30 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 Thijs 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 $5,000 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,650 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,550 • Transport of the deceased: $320 • Memorial gathering for the family: $480 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Lieke

  1. Quick update: $1,187 raised so far (24%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $782 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $115 so far, the plan for funeral home services and casket is now scheduled.

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  • Damien PaulQuestion

    What exactly is the $5,000 for?

    • Lieke MeijerOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. funeral home services and casket is the big one at $2,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

  • This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Multan.

    • you're not alone, Lieke. Hope you get there. Blessings.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Lieke. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lieke?

          • Lieke MeijerOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Utrecht I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Bornova.

          • Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Miami

            • How is Lieke doing now?

              • Best of luck, Lieke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Rawalpindi.

                  • take care, Lieke. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

                    • Raúl D. PérezID verified

                      You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out

                      • You're not alone, Lieke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

                        • Rooting for you, Lieke. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Stockholm so I could bring a meal. Blessings

                          • Thinking of you, Lieke. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

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