Nothing is sacred. How social funerals are organized in Russia and what’s wrong with them
In Russia, after the death of a loved one, relatives can receive a funeral benefit or arrange a funeral for free, according to a guaranteed list of services. For many families, this looks like the only option available. But this is only in theory. In reality, a system of surcharges, persuasion and tricks of business has long developed around social funerals, which hardly allows you to get by with the minimum. Photo: Julia Kadel / Unsplash.com In March 2024, Anna tried to bury her brother Denis.
