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.
July 29, 2024
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