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 . The report said that funeral expenses leave surviving family members vulnerable to future hardship , with spending on items such as food and clothes significantly lower following the funeral . In many cases , families turn to money banks to cover the costs .
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 .