But caskets are not the only heavy expenditures families undergo as Subisiso puts it. Speaking to The Standard, a renowned mortician and cosmetologist in the city reveals that some well-to-do families have no problem spending over Sh500,000 on a coffin. “They give specifications to the funeral homes on the type of wood used, finishing details and accessories,” says Chebi Subisiso from Chiromo Mortuary. Before a body is airlifted, it has to undergo special embalming, which comes at a cost, and packaged in a special way. There are incidents like accidents that leave the body badly damaged and thousands of shillings have to be spent for reconstructive surgery.

Source: Standard Digital June 19, 2016 20:26 UTC