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Saying goodbye to Amelia - help with funeral expenses

Sebastian lost his sister suddenly and the family cannot cover funeral and burial costs of $5,600.

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Sebastian W. Alvarado
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Ottawa
Amelia, my sister, passed away on 6 December after a stroke. She was 39 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 $5,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 21 December. 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 Amelia 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 Ottawa hospice. Where the $5,600 goes: • Memorial gathering for the family: $280 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,850 • Funeral home services and casket: $3,470 With deep gratitude, Sebastian

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    Thinking of you, Sebastian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Çankaya.

    • Praying for you, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

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        • keep going, Sebastian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

          • sending good thoughts, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

            • Hang in there, Sebastian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

              • Hope it all works out, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Rome but we're thinking of you.

                • hope you get there. Sent it to 30 people at work.

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