Our friend had a horrible expierence on Friday. She is VERY low income and we are trying to help her as much as possible. I have searched the internet and came up with nothing. Are there any charities or organizations that can help with this? Funeral costs or anything?
She is not on any government programs or insurance. (no Medi-Cal etc..)
We're in Southern California....Riveriside County.
2007-01-14 03:57:23 · 12 answers · asked by ScreenName 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Call you local funeral homes and ask them what the cost would be, explain the whole situation and you might find that some funeral homes will give services for free, or with major discounts. Most cemeteries have free grave for child under 18. I worked in the funeral industry for years, and the place I worked at had services for infants and child for little to nothing.
2007-01-14 04:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Check with different funeral homes. I lost my daughter to SIDS and the funeral home we went to did not charge us for anything. They said they do not charge for babies. We made a donation to them and to our church where the services were held. Other than that all we had to pay for was the obituary. I would look around and see what you can find out. I joined sidsfamilies on the Internet and sometimes people on there help out or have some really good ideas about stuff like that.
2007-01-14 12:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by shannonmangan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a yahoo group you might be interested please im me for more details i think the women in this group would help i too lost my baby from sids also talk to some churches to help out with the cost there is no need to go over the top for the funeral because the funeral is for the living not the dead and the baby knew it was loved and will continue to be loved so there is no reason to break the bank so to say also try setting up a contrubution acount for the funeral and publish the information in the locaL news paper in aletter to the editor good luck im me if you need any help or advice
2007-01-14 12:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by mommyofanangel06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. A friend of mine went through the same thing a few years ago.
My advice is to contact funeral homes directly. Many have indigent programs for situations just like this. My friend was able to get a cemetary plot, casket, and the service for free. The funeral director was going over her options and, when he was finished, he put a big ZERO in the amount due column of the contract. The service was as beautiful and dignified as any paid service I've been to.
2007-01-14 12:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The state should pay if she can't or the county that you are in.
You can make funeral payment arrangements. My friend died and he had no life insurance, no money, nothing and the family all put in enough money to get a casket, the burial plot but they still have to make payments each month to the funeral home.
You could save money by
1)Bury in a family cemetary
2)Digging the grave yourself
3)Have a funeral type get together at a church/someones home ( I know people that have done this)
4)Here is a link of caskets ranging from 80 dollars and up http://www.burialitems.com/baby.html I am so sorry for the loss of her child. Good luck and god bless
2007-01-14 13:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Social security should give her money for the loss of her child,when a baby passes they usually provide the family with costs such as a funeral..Just contact social security administration for the information. My friends baby also passed from this and she ended up getting 3,000 for the cost of the funeral..This isnt just in certain states either,its usually worldwide..Contact the funeral homes in your area and talk with them face to face..You will be surprised at how many of them are pretty caring when it comes to things like this..This is an infant and I highley doubt that they will turn her down because she doesnt have the money to cover it. Good Luck with this and hope everything works out.
2007-01-14 12:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Have some sort of benefit to help with costs..also could try setting up jars in area stores for change and dollars...you might be surprised how many people are willing to help this way...
2007-01-14 12:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call some local churches, the red cross and the salvation army. A cremation is not very expensive and burial can be delayed until they are ready.
2007-01-14 12:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should call her local funeral home. For one thing many of them will do a certain amount for free when babies die and they should be aware of all the organizations that are there to help.
2007-01-14 12:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Please feel free to contact the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army in your area. Also the mother will get some benefit from social security...If you or the mother belong to any church contact them as well...I will keep you both in my thoughts!
2007-01-14 12:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by matty441 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋