If you can help, please consider it (funeral expenses)
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I'm a long time member of DU and I've never actually asked for help of any kind, until today. I know the people involved and they really need help with paying for an unexpected funeral expense. He passed away last Sunday, leaving behind a daughter who is expecting her first child this fall (and no extra money around to help, a minor daughter who can in no way help, and absolutely no life insurance. I've given money but it's not enough. Right now he is still being held until they have enough for the cremation. The amount asked for isn't even for an actual funeral; it's just the cost of cremation. They live over an hour from the nearest crematorium and are being charged quite a bit for transportation expenses.
https://www.gofundme.com/2mb4p04
(I can also provide a link to the obituary in the local newspaper so you know it's all on the up-and-up.)
Even if you can't donate please help by kicking or bumping this thread. The more views the better the chance of others seeing and wanting to help.
Thank you.
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