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Saying goodbye to Michael - help with funeral expenses

Michael passed away on 22 July; we're raising $6,450 for a respectful funeral in Vancouver.

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Brielle N. Gaines
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Vancouver
Michael, my grandfather, passed away on 22 July after a short illness. He was 38 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 $6,450 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 6 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 Michael 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 $6,450 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $4,050 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $2,000 • Transport of the deceased: $190 • Memorial gathering for the family: $210 Glad we found this place.
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  • Charlotte Monique Aubert

    Take care, Brielle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope September is when things finally get easier

    • John Paul M. Velasco

      Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Ikenna Tayo Jimoh

        Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up

        • Edward Vincent Gyasi

          Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.

          • Horst Elias HaasQuestion

            what exactly is the $6,450 for?

            • Brielle N. GainesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Sure. The biggest one is funeral home services and casket, $4,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

          • Fatima Omolara Oladipo

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

            • Akua Kezia Wiredu

              Sending good thoughts, Brielle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

              • Jignesh P. DeshpandePhoto verified

                Wishing you peace, Brielle. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                • Rania Duha Ismail

                  Shared this with my family. Love from Gatineau.

                  • Divina G. Valdez

                    Sending strength, Brielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless.

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