Economic meltdown hits Lebanese funeral industry (Rabih Damaj, Al Monitor)

November 6, 2021

The death of a relative has become a heavy financial burden for Lebanese citizens. According to UN estimates, more than 55% of Lebanon’s population is now living below the poverty line.

The cost of funeral services in Lebanon varies depending on the religious community. The service fees are lower for Muslims than for Christians and Druze, who have to buy a coffin, funeral wreaths and clothes for the deceased, while Muslims are buried wrapped in shrouds.

“The cheapest funeral and burial cost at least $600,” said Fadi Michel al-Zaned, who owns a burial services company, told Al-Monitor.

Economic meltdown hits Lebanese funeral industry – Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

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