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Help Michael lay Derek to rest with dignity in Auckland

Derek passed away on 9 November; we're raising $3,700 for a respectful funeral in Auckland.

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Derek, my uncle, passed away on 9 November after complications from pneumonia. He was 90 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 $3,700 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 16 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 Derek 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 the Auckland hospice. Where the $3,700 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,300 • Transport of the deceased: $450 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $950 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • You're not alone, Michael. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

    • Best of luck, Michael. Shared this with my family. Take care.

      • Wishing you the best. 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. God bless.

        • Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Jerusalem this morning.

          • Fatima Laiba CheemaPhoto verified

            Hang in there, Michael. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Hang in there, Michael. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up

              • Thanks for sharing this, Michael. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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