In Ghana , where funerals are often boisterous events of great size and importance , families tend to channel vast amount of resources and time in the memorials . Funerals in South Africa create a big financial burden for poor families . Expenses include buying coffins , providing food and arranging for transportation . The costs of funerals are shared by the relatives but they 're still difficult to bear . Comment:
Funerals in South Africa create a big financial burden for poor families . Expenses include buying coffins , providing food and arranging for transportation . The costs of funerals are shared by the relatives but they 're still difficult to bear . Comment: