In Africa, burial is a cultural activity. Its ceremonies are defined based on the rulings of the existing cultural practices. To a foreigner, these practices might seem weird, but to the indigenes, they are the acceptable and proper way to do things.
In this piece, we give you seven key things that differentiate the Ghanaian burial from the Nigerian Burial. You’ll be amazed at how different we are from our sister-nation:
1. The Cost
The cost in Nigerian burials is not tied to culture but to the size of the bereaved’s pockets. Those who can afford to sometimes choose to spend lavishly in giving their loved one a “befitting burial”.
Because of its party-like nature, Ghanaian burials are usually cost N200,000 to N400,000. In fact, Ghanaians can spend as much for burials as for a wedding.
2. The Party
Nigerians only make a party of their burials when the deceased died at a very old age. It becomes a celebration of life with the proper burial rites and a lot of merry making.
Ghanaians revere their dead so much that their funerals form the heart of their social life. They hardly ever organize a low-key, somber burial.
3. The Coffin
Nigerians use the regular coffin. Those who can afford to may then choose to buy expensive coffins.
Coffins in Ghana are used to make an elaborate statement. They usually have bright colours and fancy shapes representing the deceased’s profession or favourite object.
4. The Burial Announcement
For Nigerians, burial announcements are typically made using posters. Depending on social status, some make announcements on the print and broadcast media.
For the Ghanaians, obligatory giant, colourful billboards are placed at strategic points to announce funeral arrangements.
5. The Crowd
The crowd in Nigerian weddings depend on the popularity of the deceased in his community. Occasionally, however, there tends to be a large crowd when the deceased family make a celebration of the burial.
It is an obligation to attend Ghanaian burials. In fact, a burial ceremony can be delayed for several months to allow distant family members gather for the burial. The crowd is a constant.
6. The Burial Outfit
In Nigeria, the close relatives of the deceased were a uniform aso ebi. Some families make customized clothes for the extended family members or provide a different aso ebi.
What you will find most Ghanaians putting on for burials is black, red or a mixture of both.
7. The Professional Mourners
The Nigerian culture does not celebrate the use of professional mourners at burials. The plentiful sorrow of the bereaved family does not even allow such thoughts to come to mind.
For the Ghanaians, professional mourners are important people on the guests’ list.
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