Giovanni Van der Paelt and Marina Lecomte from Borgerhout (Antwerp) had to say goodbye to their prematurely born daughter Amelia after just one week. However, their grieving period was interrupted by a lack of information about the costs of the funeral. The couple had to arrange everything themselves, and the initial estimate of 1,300 to 1,700 euros for the burial and tombstone quickly escalated to 3,025 euros. Unable to afford the unexpected expenses, Giovanni and Marina started a crowdfunding campaign to fulfill their last wish for Amelia. Despite the heartbreaking loss of their daughter and the financial burden, the couple remains determined to provide a fitting resting place for their little girl.
Source: https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20241102_93124400
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