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[verylighthopper]

My dad died recorded death on the first at 2 am you know he waited to be sure my mom got that month. He was the best ever

[MossyMeadowsFarm]

My Father lay dying in a Hospice care facility on New Years Eve and I was informed of this very fact. That if he lived past midnight until actual New Years Day he would receive one last social security disability check but if he passed away before midnight that there would be no check. He passed away at 3am New Years Day Morning and his very last check paid for his cremation.

[skyes]

Maybe the only way they could pay his final bills was with that final payment. He won’t care, he’s dead. When I die I give everyone permission to milk it for anything they can…need a day off work, tell your boss you’re going to my funeral & have yourself a beach day instead. Need a cautionary tale to tell your kids, tell them your dear friend died doing exactly what they’re doing that you want them to stop doing. I won’t care, I’ll be dead.

[JessicaSugarTankLarson]

When you see someone steal a loaf of bread.... no you didnt. ❤

[Mintyairplane]

Well honestly I don't blame them. My husband passed unexpectedly and we were homeless at the time. He wasn't on ssi or ssd. I almost lost his remains because social security administration thinks it's only worth $250 for your loved one who has passed. To cremate him it was 8 grand. He was an organ donor. Actually helped 3 people. So the gift of life foundation(organ donor foundation) paid to have him cremated and mailed to my mother in law's house. I completely understand the importance of life insurance now. When my mom passed in 2002 I was 18 and my sistet was 15. My dad had just gotten life insurance on himself and was going to add my mom. She passed February 24th. March 1st her coverage was to begin. He ended up having to borrow from his 401k and I believe my grandma even kicked in 10 grand. She was buried. I honestly don't blame this family. Being poor is no joke and these government agencies think someone is always lying. R.i.p to this patient. ❤

[thatcrazychicken]

It’s so sad, but the worst part is they probably only waited so they could afford afterlife care such as cremation or burial. I can’t imagine how heartbreaking that is for anyone to go through. Both the provider and the loved ones.

[brandiryan]

My grandparents were waiting for a large check to come in when my grandfather had cancer. I don’t remember what is for but it was a handsome amount. Day after we received the check, my nana whispered it’s okay for you to go now, we will be okay. Thank you for always taking care of us but it’s time for you to rest. He passed the night when we were all asleep. My nana could tell that he wanted to make sure that we were financially set before he went to heaven. He cared about everyone else even on his deathbed. Rest in Peace Grandpa! ❤

[katyroy]

You have to pay for everything out of that check. They aren't pocketing it, likely, it takes a lot of $ to die.

[gratefultemple]

My parents were divorcing after 40 years. My dad died two days before it was final, which guaranteed my mom got his SS and pension.

[BunnyTheCat]

The sorts of dilemmas we come across in this field are not for the faint of heart 😞 thanks for another realistic scenario, this seems like it’d be a tough one to navigate! 😕

[crinklescat]

My dad died the day before his disability check. Like hours before actually. I really needed that to go towards cremation.

Of course I didn’t get it. I didn’t want the money to be greedy. I was 25 and had just lost my mom at 22 and was already in debt. Only child. The funeral home made it seem like they would not give me the ashes. I went up there with everything I had. Crying. Begging for just the ashes so we could hold the funeral and I could release him as I know my parents would not want to be in a box.

They took my money and made me sign a million forms. I got the ashes (that’s all that mattered) but had to find a second job directly after the funeral as that was my rent, food, everything. So I was in the deepest state of grief and depression I had ever felt while trying to work two jobs and smile and joke so I could get tips.

I found out so much from ask a mortician that I wish I knew back then. His disability would not have paid for it all but it would have helped a lot as he had back pay with it.

Fuck the funeral industry.

[frosty]

Man if I got ss. And died a day before keep me cold and don’t report it until the 1st. I would definitely be okay with that

[AriasHerbs]

An Irish friend mentioned they waited 2-3 days to remove their grandfathers body from his home. It was custom for them to light a candle and open the windows so his spirit could go outside. The whole family stayed in the house to celebrate his life and talk about their memories. He was never left alone, someone was always sitting next to him. Then on the 3rd day they carried him out of the home to the funeral. Not everyone is doing something suspicious.

[auntyalexhowe]

Yup happened with my dad and my stepmom put a hold on his death certificate for his pension. Life is hard no lies. It's hard being poor

[loiswalton]

My dad died in hospice sometime during the night of April 30 - May 1. T.O.D. was listed as 12:17 a.m. May 1. I’ve always wondered if that was fudged a bit.

[denisefaria]

This happened to me when my Mom passed. She had already paid rent and bills so I had to pay her Social Security back. It's just not right 😢😢

[pattimorris]

Saw a family fight to keep Grandma alive because once she died the apartment building great-grandfather bought would be sold and the family lived there cheap.

[karensowers]

Absolutely truth. My husband passed on the 28th of the month. They don't pay partial or pro rate

[TeresaMarie-cx]

My son was a body donor to a local medical university and a brain donar for cancer research. Received his cremated remains when they were finished with him. Cost was zero financially on my part but a tremendous gift for the medical and education of future medical professionals.
Have it in my medical records and made it known to my family that when I pass away I am a brain and body donor for the same university.

[mommom-emzi]

Wow ! That's pretty damn bad! Thanks Penny for all you to do for end of life education! ❤