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Saying goodbye to Mia - help with funeral expenses

Mia passed away on 4 August; we're raising $2,150 for a respectful funeral in Santa Fe.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1,038 views
Brian Estrada
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Santa Fe
Mia, my grandmother, passed away on 4 August after complications from pneumonia. She was 73 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 $2,150 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 21 August. 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 Mia 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 $2,150 goes: โ€ข Memorial gathering for the family: $400 โ€ข Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,400 โ€ข Transport of the deceased: $350 With deep gratitude, Brian

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  • How is Brian doing now?

    • Brian EstradaOwnerAnswer

      Slowly but in the right direction, thanks for asking. I'll put up a proper update with receipts soon. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Hope it all works out, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Brian?

      • Brian EstradaOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about memorial gathering for the family, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

      • what exactly is the $2,150 for?

        • Brian EstradaOwnerAnswer

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. memorial gathering for the family comes first ($400) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

      • Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

        • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mendoza but we're thinking of you. All the best.

          • Best of luck, Brian. This could happen to any of us. After 14 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.

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