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Saying goodbye to Douglas - help with funeral expenses

Violet lost her father suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,250.

🇬🇧 Southampton, England, United Kingdom1,268 views
Violet P. Bell
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Southampton
Douglas, my father, passed away on 22 September after a short illness. He was 80 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 $5,250 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 1 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 Douglas 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 Southampton hospice. Where the $5,250 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,750 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $910 • Transport of the deceased: $400 • Memorial gathering for the family: $190 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

    • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Fukuoka

      • Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Rochester

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Violet

          • Violet P. BellOwnerAnswer

            Funeral home services and casket is $3,750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

        • Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Laredo

          • Best of luck, Violet. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Charlotte.

            • Stay strong, Violet. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

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