Ghana’s dancing pallbearers have gone viral and continue to spread awareness about celebrating a life well-lived. The Nana Otafrija Dancing Pallbearers gained fame in 2017 after a BBC documentary covered the group and gave them worldwide recognition. Also known as…
The South African Cemeteries Association is urging municipalities to prepare
The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) calls out the local government to make plans for worst-case scenarios. South Africa currently has the largest number of coronavirus cases in Africa and is attempting to curb the rising number of infections through…
Egyptian villages riot against the burial of COVID19 victim out of fear of contamination
Fear of contamination from COVID-19 victims led to two villages protesting to try and block a mourning family from laying their deceased loved one to rest. A retired physician passed from COVID-19 and when her family went to their vault…
African hospice workers venture to Ohio for an educational exchange
No matter where you are in the world the goal of palliative care workers is to provide comfort and a meaningful end of life experience. To help facilitate this, Hospice Northwest Ohio and St Luke’s Hospital Palliative Care center have…
