A young Aboriginal man recently died while incarcerated at Western Australia's Casuarina Prison, marking another loss in a devastating week for his family.
Stuart Hume, 29, was found unresponsive in his prison cell on March 3.
Prison staff and paramedics provided emergency care before he was transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital.
After days in a critical condition, Mr Hume was declared brain dead.
His family made the painful decision to turn off his life support on March 7.
The Department of Justice confirmed his passing the following morning.
His death came just days after the passing of his father, Lindsay Hume.
While grieving, Mr Hume had requested to see and speak with his cousin, also incarcerated at Casuarina Prison, for support.
His request was denied.
The family are facing a significant amount of emotional and financial strain as they prepare to bury both father and son on the same day.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with funeral costs.
Heather Reed, who has set up a GoFundMe on behalf of the family, said they faces the "unimaginable task" of laying both father and son to rest on the same day.
"The emotional and financial burden is overwhelming," Ms Reed said.
WA Police will prepare a report for the State Coroner, as required for all deaths in custody.
The Department of Justice said support has been offered to staff and prisoners affected by the incident.
Since the findings of the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, more than 500 Indigenous people have died while in custody across Australia.
Many of the commission's 300 recommendations remain unimplemented.
The Hume family is now calling on the community for support as they navigate this overwhelming loss.
"Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference to the Hume family," Ms Reed said.
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