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British Columbia's underfunded burial program forces funeral homes to absorb rising costs, threatening access to services.
British Columbia’s funeral homes are warning that the provincial burial assistance program is underfunded, with government support unchanged for nearly two decades despite rising funeral costs.
The program covers about $2,100 for cremation or burial, but average funerals cost $7,000 to $10,000, forcing providers—especially rural ones—to absorb the gap.
This financial strain has led to closures in remote areas, increasing travel distances for families and straining morgue capacity.
Despite repeated requests for funding increases and ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, no changes have been made, with officials citing economic constraints.
The B.C.
Funeral Association says the system is unsustainable and risks undermining access to dignified end-of-life services.
El escaso financiamiento del programa de entierro de la Columbia Británica obliga a las funerarias a absorber los costos crecientes, lo que amenaza el acceso a los servicios.