Burial societies in Africa expand focus to help the living

Teona Gherasim

(10 Jun 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Alberton, Johannesburg - 11 April 2026 1. Various of hearse and funeral procession arriving at Kromvlei Cemetery 2. Mourners walk towards burial site before funeral procession arrival 3. Mourners and family members fill burial site with soil after casket is placed ASSOCIATED PRESS Pretoria, Johannesburg - 22 April 2026 ++VIDEO CALL++ 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr Jacob Mokhutso, Senior lecturer of Theology and Religion at the University of