Ontario experiences a rise in unclaimed dead bodies due to increasing funeral costs.
Canadian provinces, particularly Ontario, have seen a rise in unclaimed dead bodies due to the high cost of funerals. Funeral costs have increased from $6,000 in 1998 to $8,800 today, causing families to cite financial reasons for not collecting loved ones' remains. In response, the federal government has provided a $2,500 top-up to the $2,500 death benefit in the Canada Pension Plan.
May 18, 2024
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