Rising inflation in Pakistan has made funeral and burial costs in Rawalpindi increasingly unaffordable for many low-income families, turning last rites into a financial burden. Traditional volunteer grave digging has largely disappeared, replaced by paid services and stricter cemetery rules. With cemeteries nearing full capacity, families now face high charges for burial plots, digging, and related services, often totaling PKR 40,000–45,000. Prices of essential items like shrouds and funeral supplies have also surged, adding further pressure on grieving households, as reported by The Express Tribune.

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