Funerals in South Africa are a big financial burden for poor families . Expenses include buying coffins , providing clothing and paying for transportation . The costs of funerals are shared by the relatives but they 're still difficult to bear . In many cases , families turn to money banks to cover the costs .
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 . In many cases , families turn to money lenders to cover the costs .