Wayne was never one to let anyone hold him back and in true Bumfrey style he took himself off to fulfill a life's goal to live in Japan, just for a short period of time. As we all know Wayne was obsessed with food and wanted to experience the culinary delights of Japan. Wayne was living his dream but that ended too soon when he sadly passed away on the 31st of October 2024 in Japan, a world away from his family and friends.
Wayne's family now have the heart breaking job of trying to find out what happened to him and start the impossible task of trying to bring him home.
The family are looking into whether repatriation can be paid for by insurance or other means but if not the lowest quote they have had is a staggering £25,000! The other option is to have Wayne cremated in Japan and bring his ashes home, even that option is an eye watering £16,000.
Ideally the family want to be able to bring him home and give him the send off he so deserves, surrounded by his family, friends and those who loved him.
These eye watering sums of money are impossible for most people so I have set this crowdfunder up with the hope that those who knew Wayne, those who, like me he made laugh or who he fed with his incredible food, will contribute even a small amount to help his family in this most challenging time.
Any contribution large or small will help and be truly appreciated. When I know more about exact costs I will update this page.
Thank you for your kindness in these challenging times