In the 1700s ‘burial clubs’ emerged in response to fears of funeral poverty. These schemes persist today — along with marketing targeting the poor and vulnerable.
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As the Nigerian tradition of dressing in matching outfits for special events continues to grow in popularity, it brings with it a threat of social exclusion.
The processing time for the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment is decreasing, but the costs related to a funeral are still high.
Guess how much the average funeral now costs. Hint: it’s more than most people pay for a second hand car.
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