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Saying goodbye to Claudia - help with funeral expenses

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

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Mercedes T. Contreras
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San Jose
Claudia, my grandmother, passed away on 31 May after a stroke. She was 35 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 $5,450 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 15 June. 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 Claudia 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 San Jose hospice. Where the $5,450 goes: โ€ข Funeral home services and casket: $3,150 โ€ข Transport of the deceased: $490 โ€ข Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,810 Thanks for being kind about this.

Updates from Mercedes

  1. Small update. $1,483 so far, I made the first payment toward transport of the deceased.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Jose.

    • Mercedes T. ContrerasOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about funeral home services and casket, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

  • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Mercedes. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

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        • Any update on how things are going in San Jose?

          • best of luck. Hope you get there.

            • Take care, Mercedes. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of San Jose.

              • Wishing you the best, Mercedes. Hope you get there. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you.

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