Cumulative funeral in Kumasi increases costs following rising fuel prices



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Believe it or not, there is a group of people whose main occupation is to cry at funerals.

Yes, they are forced to cry at the funeral for money. And the fun news we've heard today, is that they increased their fees after the government announced that it was increasing fuel prices.

According to Ami Dokli, one of those workers, who took a leave to talk to Nhyira FM, Ohemeng Tawiah said those who sought their services should be willing to pay 2,000 Ghc at a minimum and 4,000 Ghc at most .

"We do it normally. When you call us and book for a funeral, we come to your home, monitor the land, evaluate it and set a price.

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Although they do not have an badociation, Ama was confident that an badociation will soon be created to facilitate their business.

"We have no badociation but I learned recently that there were so many groups coming up."

According to her, her group is made up of six widows who are all based in Kumasi, the regional capital Ashanti.

Regarding the increase in their rates, Ms. Dokli said that the high demand for their services, related to rising fuel prices and general economic difficulties, had pushed them to adjust their rates.

In his story, five singers who charged 5,000 Cedis a day from Ghana will now provide service to 7,000 Cedis and 8,000 Cedis in Ghana.

"A lot has changed as well because the demand is high, so we have to change our prices. we must increase our prices. "

Ms. Dokli also revealed that, depending on the deceased's status, clients decide to pay more, especially if the deceased has many family members abroad.

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