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Saying goodbye to Shawn - help with funeral expenses

Roman lost his brother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $3,150.

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Roman King
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San Diego
Shawn, my brother, passed away on 22 July after a short illness. He was 60 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 $3,150 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 7 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 Shawn 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 $3,150 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $1,800 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $740 • Transport of the deceased: $165 • Memorial gathering for the family: $445 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Roman

  1. Quick update: $2,314 raised so far (73%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $1,874 so far, the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled.

  3. Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward memorial gathering for the family. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kimberly P. Evans

    Wishing you the best, Roman. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

    • Mariana T. Arias

      Thinking of you and your family, Roman. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

      • Grace Araba Danso

        Wishing you the best, Roman. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.

        • Teresa N. Stephens

          Good luck, Roman. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Take care

          • Adel Zaid Soliman

            Sending strength, Roman. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Houston.

            • Kevin TembaID verified

              hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

              • Hauwa Funmilayo Ibrahim

                Praying for you. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. God bless

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