Heavy Funeral cost weighs on young families shoulders
The sudden passing of My 30 year old, older brother who died 10 days before the 9 year anniversary, of the passing of our dear mother.
Canterbury
My beloved brother Aaron Paula was found unresponsive on Thursday morning the 2nd of October 2025. He had only just celebrated his 30th birthday in Auckland on Monday,
He had phoned me and his 5 year old nephew on the Wednesday afternoon before he was found dead the following morning,
We spoke about what he was getting his nephew for his upcoming birthday and about what he was doing with his life and as always he sounded positive and happy. We spoke so often i miss him sorely.
He died 10 days before the 9 year Anniversary of our mothers death. who also died suddenly at 57. It has been such a hard time for us bringing Aaron home from Auckland and burying him near our mum.
The burden of the funeral bill is devastating to my little family and my father. it is enormous and so tragically unexpected. from 2 funeral directors. Auckland and here in the south island, . if you would like to donate please do. I will be so grateful for anything towards his funeral costs. thank-you for reading
Use of funds
The 2 Funeral directors Auckland $12000, and here in the south island $8500
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