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“Cremation Cost Us ₦3.4M, But It Was What My Mum Wanted” — The Cost of a Cremation Funeral in Nigeria

Summary by Zikoko!
Cremation — the process of burning a dead person’s body into ashes — isn’t common in Nigeria, where burials are deeply traditional, cultural, and often expensive. However, in 2013, in response to factors like land scarcity and population growth, Lagos State passed a bill legalising voluntary cremation.  Still, it remains an unusual choice. We spoke to *Elijah, 28, who explains why his family chose to cremate their mother, how much it cost, and h…
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Zikoko! broke the news in on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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