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flag British Columbia's underfunded burial program forces funeral homes to absorb rising costs, threatening access to services.

flag 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. flag 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. flag This financial strain has led to closures in remote areas, increasing travel distances for families and straining morgue capacity. flag 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. flag The B.C. flag Funeral Association says the system is unsustainable and risks undermining access to dignified end-of-life services.

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