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                       Africa's Booming Funeral Business

   From fish-shaped coffins to slaughtered bulls, funerals in Africa are
   lavish affairs, providing a lucrative opportunity for insurance
   companies looking for business in some of the world's fastest growing
   economies. High death rates and low savings levels mean funeral
   insurance is proving an easier sell among people daunted by the cost of
   ceremonies that can stretch to several months of income.
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References

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