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Help Sophie lay Stella to rest with dignity in Manukau

Stella passed away on 24 September; we are raising $4,700 for a respectful funeral in Manukau.

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Sophie H. Lamb
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Manukau
Stella, my mother, passed away on 24 September after a sudden heart attack. She was 91 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $4,700 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 3 October. 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 Stella 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 local food bank. Where the $4,700 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,400 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,800 • Transport of the deceased: $210 • Memorial gathering for the family: $290 If you're reading this, thank you.
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  • Wendy M. BeckQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Manukau!

    • Sophie H. LambOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Manukau I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Koji Yuki Takeda

    Sending love, Sophie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.

    • Kartika Sinta LestariPhoto verified

      Keep going, Sophie. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Ann Arbor so I could bring a meal.

      • Vanessa Cristiane Soares

        Hope it all works out, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update

        • Dennis N. Welch

          Hope it all works out, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

          • Carol FlemingPhoto verified

            Keep going, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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