Aaron Ricketts (AKA Scratchy)

Dear Family and Friends,

My Name is Marcia James, I am Aarons Mum.

On the early hours on Thursday 26th September, I was awoken out of sleep to a phone call, that would change my life forever. I was only to learn that I had lost my last born son Aaron, to a tragic car accident that had taken place on the M2 that morning. Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended, and the Aaron was pronounced dead shortly after at the scene.

Aaron was a wonderful Son, Brother, Father, and Friend, who touched the lives of those around him. He leaves behind his two elder siblings, as well as two sons; who are 9 and 3 years old. To say this is a shock is an understatement, we are all truly devastated by Aarons’s loss and were not prepared for the high cost of a funeral service. We want to make sure to give Aaron the funeral he deserves, to honour his memory and say our last goodbyes. I am kindly asking for donations to help cover the cost of Aarons funeral Service. We need to raise £10,000 by Sunday 20th October 2024 in order to be able to afford the funeral service. We are aiming to have him buried by the 28/10/24.

Lastly, I would like to thank each and every one of you who is able to donate and support my Family and I to bury my son Aaron.

I pray God will bless you and your families.

Marcia.

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Please see a provisional financial breakdown for funeral costs for Aarons funeral service, to have an understanding of how we will use your donations and contributions to cover costs.

Item: Cost:

Cemetery Burial: £5,108

Casket:

Embalming:

Hearse: £2,106

Flowers:

Order of Service:

Reception Venue Hire: To be confirmed

Total = £7,214

Note: Any donations exceeding the total figure amount included above, will be utilised towards Aarons funeral reception, and furthermore distributed to his two sons he leaves behind.