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Help Sophie lay Maarten to rest with dignity in Amsterdam

Sophie lost her grandfather suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,450.

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Sophie Annelies Van den Berg
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Amsterdam
Maarten, my grandfather, passed away on 2 February after a road accident. He was 31 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 $4,450 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 16 February. 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 Maarten 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 a neighborhood youth program. Where the $4,450 goes: • Transport of the deceased: $400 • Funeral home services and casket: $2,950 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,100 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Sophie. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Amsterdam

    • you're not alone, Sophie. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Abuja so I could bring a meal. Take care.

      • Thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest

        • This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Scranton but we're thinking of you. God bless.

          • Keep going, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            • you're not alone, Sophie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Amsterdam.

              • Wishing you the best, Sophie. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

                • You're not alone, Sophie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nashik

                  • Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Milan.

                    • Wishing you the best, Sophie. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                      • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Jakarta.

                        • rooting for you, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

                          • Thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Amsterdam.

                            • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings!

                              • Hope you get there. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Amsterdam.

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