Support for Brian Strain's Dignified Farewell

My name is Brian. I'm raising money to help with my father, Brian Strain's, impending passing. My father was a good man, and a veteran, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had his issues but he loved his family. A couple of days ago, I got a call saying that he was in the hospital. The doctors told me they believe it was CJD or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. CJD is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and death, and there is no cure. They told me he was about to pass. He can't eat or drink, and the disease is so fast and destructive that he is non-verbal and lost all motor function.

I flew 2000 miles to San Diego CA, to come and be with him at the VA Hospital. I was speaking with the social workers from the VA hospital and they told me that when he passes, I have three days to find a mortuary and have him cremated or a casket for the burial otherwise I forfeit my right to claim my father and they will take care of it, but I won't be able to keep his ashes and they won't tell me where or when he’ll be buried.

I don't have the money. This came as a complete shock and I used the money I had to get here to be with him as he passes. He was out here all alone and I believe he shouldn’t have to die alone. The cheapest one I found is $1,200.00. I just don't have it. I have kids at home and no way to get that much money this fast.

Anything that can be done would be extremely helpful.