UPDATE: Thank you all for donating. I wanted to give you an update on our situation. We recently found out some information that speeds up our initial deadline. We don't think we will be able to get all of the money for a traditional burial in time, so we are switching to a Cremation burial. I have changed the total cost to reflect this and the funds will now be used for the cremation, headstone/plaque, burial place, and other funeral service fees. Thank you again for your generosity

Below is my original message so there is no confusion:

Hello friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

As you may have seen from my post, my father passed away last week after he was recently given a few days to live. It was pretty sudden for our family, but thankfully, all of my siblings and I were able to see him, talk with him, and say our goodbyes before he passed. We are all still trying to process everything that has happened. Even though we were not together all the time, I knew that he was always there for me and my siblings when we called, and he will be deeply missed by all of us.

As we are still coming to terms with his passing, we want to be able to give him the send-off he deserves and honor his wishes, but unfortunately, the financial burden of funeral expenses is overwhelming for our family during this already challenging time and busy season.

We are reaching out to our community and our support systems for help in honoring my dad’s memory. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help alleviate the financial strain and allow us to remember him fondly.

Funds raised will help cover the cost of the body preparation, casket, burial plot, burial costs, transportation, headstone, and any other funeral service expenses. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference in ensuring that we can honor our Dad’s wishes and give him the memorial he deserves in Oklahoma.

We also appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and messages of support during this difficult time. Your kindness means the world to us and thank you again for your compassion and generosity. We love you all.