Not even Covid-19 can thwart the black funeral via TheCitizen_News
Black funerals have proven to not be any less opulent even through the hard times of Covid-19, with stricter rules of movement and numbers in attendance. And this isn’t just a result of the family wanting to spend money willingly. In a village setup, the neighbours, which translates to the whole neighbourhood, will be at the house of the deceased every day, throughout the day, even post burial day. This means those who come before lunchtime will be served lunch.
This means those who come before lunchtime will be served lunch. Furthermore, those who come after lunchtime will be served tea/coffee with some scones or biscuits. One had hoped that people who live far will stay at home, especially those who have to cross provincial borders to attend the funeral. But I was proven wrong. Some demanded a copy of the death certificate and others pleaded to get one. Just to make sure that they get permits.
The act of paying the “last respect” could lead us to even disrespect and disregard the laws. The very same laws that are put in place to protect us and minimise the spread of the coronavirus. The trays of scones and pots of tea or hot water for coffee flew throughout the day and night as different groups of people came and went.
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