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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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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
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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.