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Saying goodbye to Hendrik - help with funeral expenses
After the sudden passing of Hendrik, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
🇿🇦 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa1,823 views
Hendrik, my grandfather, passed away on 24 August after a sudden heart attack. He was 31 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 $1,100 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 1 September.
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 Hendrik 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 $1,100 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $450
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $480
• Transport of the deceased: $135
• Memorial gathering for the family: $35
With deep gratitude,
Gerhard
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Stellenbosch.
Thank you. If you're in Stellenbosch I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Good luck, Gerhard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
so sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Nairobi
Good luck, Gerhard. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Stellenbosch.
Thinking of you and your family, Gerhard. Looking forward to the next update.
Good luck, Gerhard. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.