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Mother’s urn was simply thrown away during eviction

Alexander F. (left) used to live in this house. Lily U. (right) tries to help with other friends, because everything is gone after the eviction.(Bild: Gerhard Bartel)

After an apartment eviction, Alexander F. is left with nothing. Everything is gone. Documents, clothes, valuables - and the urn containing his mother's ashes.

The death of his father, whom he had cared for for many years in the apartment they shared, plunged the Viennese into depression. He was no longer able to take care of things. The post remained unopened, the bills unpaid. This started a vicious circle.