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Saying goodbye to Ellie - help with funeral expenses

Hadley lost her grandmother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,900.

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Hadley C. Bowers
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Glendale
Ellie, my grandmother, passed away on 28 February after a short illness. She was 58 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 $5,900 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 17 March. 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 Ellie to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $5,900 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,600 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,550 • Transport of the deceased: $270 • Memorial gathering for the family: $480 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Hadley

  1. Thank you all. We're at 76% now ($4,485). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 41% thanks to 61 of you. the plan for funeral home services and casket is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. We're at 14% thanks to 23 of you. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Hadley all day after reading this. - Bang Khen”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Hadley all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hadley

    • Hadley C. BowersOwnerAnswer

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. funeral home services and casket is the biggest at $3,600. Ask me anything else.

  • Take care, Hadley. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Hang in there, Hadley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

      • so sorry you're going through this, Hadley. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Take care.

        • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Glendale

          • Hadley C. BowersOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Glendale I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • You're not alone, Hadley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

          • Best of luck, Hadley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

            • Sending strength, Hadley. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

              • Hope it all works out, Hadley. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Nice

                • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Pune.

                  • thanks for sharing this, Hadley. Shared it with a few friends

                    • Best of luck, Hadley. Shared it with a few friends

                      • Peter Bakari KimaroPhoto verified

                        Stay strong, Hadley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Greetings from São Paulo.

                        • This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!

                          • Good luck. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Palmira.

                            • Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Medina so I could bring a meal

                              • Thinking of you and your family, Hadley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                • Praying for you, Hadley. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.

                                  • Levi C. ColemanID verified

                                    so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Jakarta.

                                    • wishing you peace, Hadley. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                                      • rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Minneapolis

                                        • Best of luck, Hadley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                                          • Sending love, Hadley. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                                            • Sending love, Hadley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                              • Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Glendale.

                                                • hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                                                  • You're not alone, Hadley. This could happen to any of us. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Glendale

                                                      • hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                                                        • Sending love, Hadley. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Bandung.

                                                          • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Love from Pasig.

                                                            • Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Chandler donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                                                              • Madhuri T. VoraPhoto verified

                                                                Sending love. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Glendale.

                                                                • Wishing you peace, Hadley. Hope you get there. Take care!

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