Tehran's Burial Costs Surge by 50% Following New Tariffs
Burial prices in Iran skyrocket by up to 50% after Tehran council approves new tariff - report
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Burial prices in Tehran have surged by up to 50% after the City Council approved new tariffs, impacting funeral services at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery. Families now face increased fees for transportation and renting essential items, amid worsening living conditions in the capital.
- 01The Tehran City Council approved new tariffs resulting in a 50% increase in burial-related costs.
- 02Transportation fees for a 10 km journey to the cemetery now amount to 9.75 million rials.
- 03Rental costs for funeral items, such as canopies and chairs, have risen by 30-50%.
- 04The report highlights the increasing financial burden on families, stating that 'death has also become difficult' in Tehran.
- 05Behesht-e Zahra cemetery is significant for its historical context, including the burial of executed dissidents and recent protest victims.
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Burial prices in Tehran have skyrocketed by up to 50% following the approval of new tariffs by the Tehran City Council, as reported by the Iranian newspaper Donya-ye Eqtesad. Families are now required to pay 9.75 million rials for the transportation of deceased loved ones over a distance of 10 kilometers. This increase does not cover additional costs such as ritual washing, shrouds, cold storage, and gravestone installation. Furthermore, the cost of renting essential funeral items, including canopies and chairs, has surged by 30-50%. The report emphasizes the deteriorating living conditions in Tehran, where families are struggling with the high cost of living, making even death a financial burden. Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, known for housing the graves of executed dissidents and recent protest victims, has also faced issues with vandalism of gravesites, raising concerns about the regime's efforts to erase evidence of its actions during the protests.
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The significant rise in burial costs adds to the financial strain on families in Tehran, already grappling with high living expenses.
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