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_yoju_eckho_
Joined: 30 May 2007
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Location: Boston
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 Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| My Grandmother was recently cremated and the funeral home made a mistake and neglected to remove her rings and earrings. It included her wedding band, her family ring and gold hoop earrings, all bought for her by my late grandfather. I have no idea of the cost; I am not interested in replacement jewellery as they can't be replaced. I believe the funeral home's explanation of how the mistake occurred and they said their insurance would cover the loss.I have no idea how much to ask for. Everything she had left (which wasn't much since she had given most of her things away already before she passed) was willed to my dad. The only thing specified in the will was that her rings be given to me; She wanted me to have them, and I was touched that she entrusted them to me. I am very hurt that her final wishes could not be carried out.I realize that the rings can't be replaced, however simply 'forgetting about and moving on' isn't the answer either. They made a mistake and need to rectify it and have offered to do so. The problem is, I don't know how to decide how much the rings are worth. Without the original bill of sale and not knowing a dollar amount when they were purchased, how do I go about deciding on a total? It amuses me that people often answer "you can't replace it, so just let it go" to questions like these; why would I? Their neglect caused me a lot of hurt; we paid them money to perform a service; as professionals they need to be held accountable for what they've done. |
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_theopi_ranic_
Joined: 27 Apr 2007
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Location: Johannesburg
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| you should have them pay buckets load of money cause you can't have the jewelery back and even if you got a look alike it wouldn't be the same. |
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_tolre_qweho_
Joined: 28 Apr 2007
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Location: Stafford
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| Sadly, I think you will be largely restricted to the replacement value of the rings. You MIGHT be able to get some additional money for pain and suffering due to the trauma and loss of the rings. You may also find that the contract with the crematorium caps their liability for lost or damaged property. |
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_pisko_koli_
Joined: 26 Apr 2007
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Location: Johannesburg
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| My mother said that her engagement ring should be given to me. Instead somebody got pregnant and the ring went to her. Obviously I am a bit bitter, but the ring still exists and is with the family. There's no money, you have to let it go. |
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Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| Im sorry CrazyAna. I would consult a lawyer for a free consultation if their initial bid is too low. |
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_lyre_qweku_
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Australy
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| This is strange, because the jewelry should not have melted during the cremation process.I am sorry to say that the insurance company will not pay more than it is legally obligated to pay, which is the reasonable replacement cost. |
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_theli_joeck_
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Posts: 32
Location: USA
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| You can't put a price on sentiment. No matter how much money you receive, they aren't the rings. And what are the rings anyway? You know that your grandmother wanted you to have them, meaning that she was thinking of you. Isn't that enough? Do you really need rings or money to remind you of your grandmother's love? Her final wish was carried out- that you were "touched" by her gift to you. The rings are mere material objects- obviously easily lost. The memories and feelings of your grandmother cannot be so easily lost, and that is what you need to treasure- not the rings or the money to replace the rings. |
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_rere_tilio_
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
Posts: 31
Location: Boston
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:46 am Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| Send it to me! |
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_tolre_pulku_
Joined: 27 Apr 2007
Posts: 40
Location: Stafford
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:16 am Post subject: How do I put a cost on sentimental value of my Grandmother's |
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| I would be sick over this if it happened to me. There won't be a problem if you have a jewelers appraisal but without one it's just your word as to the description and value of the ring and earrings. I personally think the funeral home will give you some settlement and a lot of apologies. They may not even turn this into their insurance company if they consider this a 'nuisance' claim. Working in the insurance business for many years I know how afraid businesses are of too many claims and being canceled by their insurance carrier or their premiums going up.I would suggest that you get an attorney if you are thinking of a large amount. I think that sentiment is not an insurable asset but they will probably give something because of the dumb mistake they made. Good Luck! |
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