I double-checked the rules several times and I don't think I saw anything that actually forbid it -- but I understand if this posts needs deleted.

Short of it is, my grandmother passed away yesterday and I've been scrambling with my mom to think of how to cover her funeral costs and all... There's no way we can come anywhere close atm in the time we're expected. I've got some leads that might be able to help.... in 4-8 weeks (or longer), and some more to track down in the morning, but atm, we've been getting some grizzly threats from the hospice and funeral home. I get that things have been rough with the pandemic, but it just served to traumatize my mom between that and how inhumanely they handled the 'discharge' process.

Really just looking for people who can help -- resources/info you might have that could help or whatever. Live in the Dodge City Kansas (US) area for those who can provide any info or anything.

I already got directed to call local churches, 211, and memorial groups, so that's where I'm going to start fresh as soon as things open up here again.

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I am really sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.
But indeed, any Gofundme campaigns or collecting money for anything is forbidden on SG. So better close this thread fast or remove any part that asks for help covering the funeral costs.

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Ah, thanks. okay! Sorry. Removed the link. ^^

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My condolences to you and your family; losing a grandparent is not easy. If you need to talk, remember you always have friends here.
I hope you and your mom can get everything sorted without red tape or headaches.

I don't know about there, but I know there used to be a hospital staff person you could talk to about deferred payments, so long as you continue to make some payments; something like a payment plan or something. I know my one relative was (decades ago) on something like a "pay $10 a week for the rest of his life" plan--he'd never pay it off but the hospital couldn't go after him because he was trying.

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Thanks, i appreciate it. Hmm, don't know if there's anything like that here, but will ask after it. Current mortuary we were in communication w/, they want everything within 30 days, and... yeah. x.x

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I'm sorry to hear that. May your grandmother rest in peace.
I cant help with your problem since i dont live there, but hopefully someone will be able to suggest you for an affordable one.

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thanks, appreciate it.

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I'm sorry if this sounds a bit blunt but as far as I know in the US unless you explicitly cosigned for anything you don't have to pay anything.
Medical debt, funeral costs, etc are taken from the estate left behind and if that isn't enough, bad luck. So it might be a good idea to get some legal advice to figure out what you have to pay, what you want to pay (i.e. funeral), etc.

All that said, I know from experience this can be a hard and confusing time, so best of wished to you!

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As long as you don't ask for money, you can ask for help here.

I don't think everyone can be expected to cough the money if they don't have it, with my sister (who was on wellfare) we let the state cover the costs but that also meant we couldn't keep any belongings from her, so that's a price you might pay for it, but i think they should cover the costs.

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I am so sorry for your loss.
I'll skip the answers about the guidelines since others have already done so.

The support system seems to vary by region and country.
This is a region that involves Steam profiles...

When a Relative Dies and You Can’t Afford the Funeral

https://www.blackenterprise.com/when-a-relative-dies-and-you-cant-afford-the-funeral-2/
This is something that came up in my search, but I don't live in the US so I don't know if it's useful.
(*URL typo fix)

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Thanks for the information. This actually has given me another means to pursuit more info/help! been calling people since i woke up x.x

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You should really discuss this with the lawyer handling your grandmother's estate, but from my own experience dealing with this the funeral and other expenses should be paid by her estate, not you or your mother. If your mother is the executor of your grandmother's estate, make sure she is aware of the responsibilities of the executor which include filing a notice about your grandmothers death that gives all businesses time to make claims of debt against the estate. That is what the funeral home should be doing; they should not be coming after you for any money even if your grandmother's estate does not have enough to cover all of her debts. Take care and good luck in these difficult times.

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Closed 2 years ago by TempR.