My father has passed away in the state of California. I currently live in the state of Missouri. He passed on the 5th of March and I found out that I am his next of kin. I am not in a good situation myself. I do have a full-time job, but I stay in a hotel. I also have 3 kids of my own that I still care for.

My main goal is to get my father cremated like his dad/my grandpa was and bring him back out here to Missouri where his father is. He was very sick and I feel like he didn't want us kids growing up seeing him like that. I hear a lot of good stories about my dad that do make me smile. I am having a hard time in my life trying to get myself back together. 3300 to come up with out of the blue is hard. It's hard having to ask for this much help. It's hard having to do this for someone who was never around. But my grandpa loved his boys and I want to do right for myself and my grandpa. Bring him back to his family that loved him and still loves him. Any help is greatly appreciated. Much love to all.

P.S. I am asking to help save up a little more than what I need for his cremation. But I want to go to California and meet his friends and the people that took care of him. He has some belongings for me to get and a dog to meet. I am leaving the dog with his roommate because that is Bear's home and that is who he knew every day. But I would like to meet the people that loved him and cared for him. I only need 3300 for his cremation and coroner fees. But I am asking to help save an extra 1000 for gas, food, and a hotel for a few days while in California. Again, anything is appreciated. And so much love to all.