The Funeral ‘planner’ wanted to charge me.
— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, “Liss” wrote:
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> > My husband died of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon. The Tissue
> > Donor Organization called asking if I was willing to donate his
> body
> > tissue.<<
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> I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
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> >> I said yes because I am firm believer in tissue and organ
> > donation. I answered all the questions (the phone calls are
> > recorded). The girl was very polite and helpful.
> >
> > About ten minutes later she called back to give me the name of a
> > funeral “planner” who could be helpful to me and would help me
save
> > money.
> >
> > Well, I called him and he explained some of my options. He gave
me
> > name of a funeral home. Asked me who recommended his name. Then
> said he would be sending me a $250 bill for his services.<<<
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> Are you telling me they are charging you $250 for Donating tissues
> and organs???
> Please DO Post His Name,Number, Business Name and DONT send him a
> dime. I think this should be discussed with the District Atty’s
> office.
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> ~Liss
>