Please help us pay for Mom's funeral

https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/comments/1ig07nt/please_help_us_pay_for_moms_funeral/

created by Ach3r0n- on 02/02/2025 at 15:54 UTC

21 upvotes, 4 top-level comments (showing 4)

Mom passed away last week after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her term life insurance expired in 2023 and the policy she picked up afterwards came up short of the 2-year mark, which means the maximum payout will be ~$558. Dad is 87 and along with losing his wife of nearly 50 years, he also lost half of their income (Social Security) with her passing. He went as bare-bones as he could on the funeral, but the bill still totaled $6.707 ($6,000 if paid in cash); invoice can be DM'd upon request). We are trying to help him cover the funeral expenses so he can, hopefully, stay in his home . Thank you.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chriss-family-with-memorial-expenses[1][2]

1: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chriss-family-with-memorial-expenses

2: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chriss-family-with-memorial-expenses

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Comment by AssistanceMods at 02/02/2025 at 16:00 UTC

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Comment by Royal_Tough_9927 at 02/02/2025 at 22:03 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

You might look at social services and see if they offer pauper burials or cremation.

Comment by okayfriday at 03/02/2025 at 06:08 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

My condolences to you and your family OP. Most funeral services are understanding and allow for families to pay in installments. They should be even more understanding given you have already raised more than half the invoice...is this something you've spoken to them about?

Comment by Maleficent-Music6965 at 03/02/2025 at 15:23 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Direct cremation is much more affordable