we will need to raise approximately £6700 just to get William back to the UK, we then need to raise a further £6000 to cover the funeral expenses.

John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:22 pm No disrespect meant but I really don't get the point of these Gofundmes to repatriate bodies. It's not just because I'm not religious, I just think it's a waste of resources, especially if you can't actually afford it and have to crowdfund it. Cremated remains can be sent through the post, while actual cadavers are bio hazardous and cost a whole lot to freight. Maybe I'm just a bit too pragmatic but to me a person is a very different thing than just the body they may have recently departed from. It must be very sad for his relations but a cremation is the usual way to go here.

Anchor Moy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:24 am Condolences to the family. It is hard on them when someone dies far away. However, I can't believe the prices quoted here. That's insanely expensive IMO.

we will need to raise approximately £6700 just to get William back to the UK, we then need to raise a further £6000 to cover the funeral expenses.

I agree with those who suggest that cremation is a better alternative to shipping bodies, and it's not just about the money.

rubberbaron wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 1:16 pm Too many young foreigners traveling in Cambodia die here - no autopsy is ever performed, hence 'heart attack'. Sad all this. Gofundme for funeral costs? Bizarre.

RickyBobby wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:18 am I agree that it would be a lot better for them to have his body cremated. I also agree that the family needs to pay for this themselves. I am surprised that strangers are willing to help with this. Its like when someone's house burns and they didn't have insurance. All the responsible people that do, have to still reach in and help.

RIP to William, 30 is crazy young to die.

LaurenM wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:37 am

RickyBobby wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:18 am I agree that it would be a lot better for them to have his body cremated. I also agree that the family needs to pay for this themselves. I am surprised that strangers are willing to help with this. Its like when someone's house burns and they didn't have insurance. All the responsible people that do, have to still reach in and help.

RIP to William, 30 is crazy young to die.

The people that we expected to contribute to the GoFundMePage was just family and Friends. My mother was going to get william cremated before a lot of people asked to bring him home and that they would all help pay the cost. You said ‘surprised that strangers are willing to help with this’ They’ve obviously got big hearts and some of them have messaged me because they’ve been through this themselves. Even I don’t go on holiday with insurance and I will now learn from this and I hope more people do