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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.
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.