http://4042.appcomm.net/cgi-bin/404...play_db_button=on&db_id=62227&query=retrieval I just sent her an email asking if I could donate to the funeral home directly. Can you imagine losing your baby and not being able to bury it?
According to the ad you can donate directly. Minshew Funeral Home 5820 Us 301 South Four Oaks North Carolina 27524 Phone: (919) 963-3117
I just called the funeral home, and this is indeed legitimate. The guy at the funeral home said these people were in a big bind, and that they were helping them as much as they could. I can't give them much, but I just sent a check. I just cannot imagine being in this situation.
How sad. It really blows my mind how expensive a funeral (and their expenses) can be. I sent flowers to my MIL's funeral home and paid a lot of money, expecting it to be huge, and it was so tiny I was embarrassed. I had a friend who lost two children at once and couldn't afford the headstone for almost a year due to the crazy expenses involved. There should be a less expensive way to bury a loved one with dignity. I will call the funeral home when they open.
I just called and they take Debit cards over the phone. The person who runs the cards will not be in until 9:30. Thanks for sharing Jenn.
Well you know, I was just browsing the classifieds like we hens do ( ha ha ) and saw this. I thought it was post worthy. These folks need our prayers too.
I saw it late last night as well. Jenn, did you snail mail a check? If so, will the funds arrive in time?
Yeah, I snail mailed it. The guy at the funeral home said that was fine. I mentioned that the ad said it had to be paid by today and he said he didn't know anything about that, but that when they got my check, they would apply it to the balance.
Thanks...I can't do much but I feel led to help somehow. SHould I put something in the memo of the check?
That is very sad. :cry: I wonder if the hospitals around here do anything for babies that pass away? In VT the hospital in the city I lived in, has a non-denominational (sp, sorry that's not the right word is it?) graveside memorial service every August, at a cemetary by the lake, it's a beautiful place, and parents have the option to have their baby's ashes buried there. It's all free, so it's a wonderful option for those who can't afford a funeral on their own. This is the gravsite and headstone:
I had a friend in VA that did the hospital service with her little baby. It is a very nice gesture for a hospital to do during a time like this. I will contact them today also.
Thanks for bringing this to the forum Jen. I woulda missed it otherwise. God bless the kindness of strangers.
I just called and made a payment over the phone. Poor lady didn't know what she was doing. I told her she will get her practice now. lol. I hope it all works out for the family. I also sent out a mailing to the organization I am involved in for outside help. Hopefully this will provide some financial stress relief for them. It is so stressful worrying about finances during a time like this. Thanks Jenn for sharing.
"WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH THE FUNDS BY TOMARROW (5/23) " did any of you guys ask about the deadline in the ad?
Yeah, when I spoke with the guy at the funeral home, I mentioned it, and he said his son had been working with them, but that he didn't know anything about any deadline. But he also told me it would be okay to mail in a check, so I am guessing that they are going to help these folks as much as possible.
My heart really goes out to them. I think they should ask some of the chirches in Smithfield and the surrounding area for help.
The gentleman with which I spoke at the funeral home indicated the family had paid some on the funeral but the remainder and the marker, which is required by the cemetary was the $1100.00 mentioned and that they had given the family as much of a break as they could. I am sure they family can use more assistance than just the funeral so I hope the support does not cease once that aspect is completed. I did not ask if any overage would go back to the family, has anyone else asked ablit that aspect?
