Cape Town Families Believed Their Loved Ones Were Cremated But Undertaker Had Other Plans

For at least five families, what was supposed to be a final farewell turned into an agonising situation.
Medieval Girl Found Buried Face Down, Ankles Tied, To Prevent Her ‘Returning From The Grave’

The placement of the child’s body also made the location of her burial seem significant. The girl’s body was put in a pit that had previously held a large wooden post for the entry gate of an enclosure, and the fact that her ankles were tied together shows that the community took extra measures to ensure she would not be able to ‘return from the grave’.
Dying In South Africa Doesn’t Come Cheap

We often talk about the cost of living in South Africa, but rarely tackle the topic of the ‘cost of dying’.
Here’s What Happens If Someone Dies Of COVID-19 In Your House

Yesterday, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize signed off on new regulations regarding the handling of coronavirus deaths at home.
Here’s The Kind Of ‘Mushroom Suit’ Luke Perry Was Buried In

One of actor Luke Perry’s last wishes was to be buried in a biodegradable mushroom suit.
In Other News – A Nigerian Man Buried His Father In A Brand New BMW [Image]

Losing a loved one is never easy, so this chap decided to lay his his departed dad to rest in the best way possible: in a new luxury car.