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Saying goodbye to Everly - help with funeral expenses

Ian lost his mother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,250.

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Ian P. Hicks
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Ottawa
Everly, my mother, passed away on 18 March after complications from pneumonia. She was 26 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 $5,250 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 27 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 Everly 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 $5,250 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,050 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,300 • Transport of the deceased: $530 • Memorial gathering for the family: $370 Thank you so much. - Ian
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Updates from Ian

  1. Update from Ottawa: I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Ian

  2. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($528). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. - Ian

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  • Heather H. Gardner

    gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up!

    • Hugo S. Morales

      your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Ottawa.

      • Sadie R. Matthews

        praying for you, Ian. Shared this with my family.

        • Isabella M. ScottQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ian.

          • Ian P. HicksOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            It's all in the list in the story. funeral home services and casket is the big one at $3,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Victor R. Rivera

          Stay strong, Ian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Tiruchirappalli

          • Antonio T. FloresQuestion

            how is Ian doing now?

            • Aparecida Aparecida Almeida

              You're not alone, Ian. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

              • Teresa E. Hicks

                Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Mbale so I could bring a meal.

                • Daniel J. Galindo

                  Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Pittsburgh.

                  • Halima Lucy Tumusiime

                    best of luck, Ian. Your post was clear and honest

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