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Saying goodbye to Hudson - help with funeral expenses

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

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Benjamin Hopkins
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San Diego
Hudson, my grandfather, passed away on 23 September after a sudden heart attack. He was 85 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 $4,250 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 9 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 Hudson 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 $4,250 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,650 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $780 • Transport of the deceased: $440 • Memorial gathering for the family: $380 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Benjamin

  1. Small update. $738 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 11 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Daniel A. Lucas

    Keep going, Benjamin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Pamela T. WhitakerQuestion

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

      • Benjamin HopkinsOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. funeral home services and casket comes first ($2,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

    • Ika Irma Susanto

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Charlotte Elke Ludwig

        Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Ho

        • Sunita W. GrewalPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts, Benjamin. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of San Diego.

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