Newfoundland & Labrador increased funeral benefits for low-income residents in response to a rise in unclaimed bodies.

Newfoundland & Labrador increased funeral benefits for low-income residents, responding to a rise in unclaimed bodies at the province's largest hospital. The government now offers up to $5,000 for funerals, $1,500 for additional expenses, and covers air transportation costs for remote coastal communities. Emails show officials considered adding refrigeration units due to 27 unclaimed bodies in St. John's.