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Saying goodbye to Mark - help with funeral expenses

Mark passed away on 27 August; we're raising $1,200 for a respectful funeral in Pietermaritzburg.

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Kagiso F. Buthelezi
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Pietermaritzburg
Mark, my grandfather, passed away on 27 August after complications from pneumonia. He was 87 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 $1,200 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 4 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 Mark 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 neighborhood youth program. Where the $1,200 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $830 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $195 • Transport of the deceased: $80 • Memorial gathering for the family: $95 With deep gratitude, Kagiso
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Updates from Kagiso

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($152 in total) I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 11% there. I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Thank you.

  3. We're at 7% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Kagiso

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  • Mussa David Githinji

    sending good thoughts, Kagiso. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

    $822 raised of $1,200

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