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Saying goodbye to Jocelyn - help with funeral expenses

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

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States5,483 views
Vivian E. Martin
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San Jose
Jocelyn, my sister, passed away on 16 February after a stroke. 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 $5,200 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 1 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 Jocelyn 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 a local food bank. Where the $5,200 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,150 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,450 • Transport of the deceased: $290 • Memorial gathering for the family: $310 With deep gratitude, Vivian
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  • Adalynn J. Jenkins

    You're not alone, Vivian. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

    • Surachai Mongkol Charoenpol

      Keep going, Vivian. Hope you get there. After 23 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Hyderabad

      • Mai Nao Nishimura

        This could happen to any of us. Love from Port Harcourt.

        • Tek Yubraj Adhikari

          Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Jakarta

          • Yasir Khalid Habib

            Thinking of you, Vivian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of San Jose.

            • Diana Diana Vinogradov

              Stay strong, Vivian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in İzmir donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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