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Help Ruth lay Alexander to rest with dignity in Tampa

After the sudden passing of Alexander, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.

🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States4,738 views
Ruth Porter
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Tampa
Alexander, my uncle, passed away on 10 March after a road accident. 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 $4,350 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 24 March. 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 Alexander 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 $4,350 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,450 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,350 • Transport of the deceased: $280 • Memorial gathering for the family: $270 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ruth

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  • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruth.

      • Ruth PorterOwnerAnswer

        Funeral home services and casket is $2,450 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

    • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Rockford.

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

        • Ruth PorterOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Tampa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

      • thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

        • Lesego CoetzeePhoto verified

          Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • you're not alone, Ruth. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Durgapur

            • Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

              • you're not alone, Ruth. Hope this works out for you

                • Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. Hope you get there. God bless.

                  • Mahin SiddiqueAddress verified

                    Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                    • Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Epe so I could bring a meal. Take care

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