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Urgent help for a mortuary bill.

Mortuary fees are charged by the day, so every week spent planning the burial adds to the bill. Families are often surprised by the total when they come to collect the body. If the mortuary balance is holding up the burial, post it on AbegNa and let people help.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦20,000 to ₦400,000
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When this happens

  • The body has been in the mortuary for six weeks and the bill keeps growing.
  • You cannot collect your mother’s body until the balance is paid.
  • The hospital added embalming and deposit fees you did not expect.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for a mortuary bill, up to ₦100,000, in your own voice.
  2. Share. Your request becomes a card for WhatsApp, Facebook and X.
  3. Receive. People give what they can. 0% commission. It goes to your own bank account.

Other places to try

Ask for the full tariff

Ask the mortuary for a written breakdown of the daily fee, embalming and any other charges before the burial date.

Hospital social welfare unit

In teaching hospitals, social workers can sometimes help where a family cannot pay the mortuary bill.

Shorten the time

Fixing an earlier burial date reduces the daily charges. Some states encourage bodies not to stay long in mortuaries.

Questions about a mortuary bill

How much is a mortuary bill in Nigeria?

Daily fees vary by hospital and state, and embalming is charged separately. After a few weeks, bills of ₦100,000 to ₦400,000 are common.

Can I ask for a mortuary bill on AbegNa?

Yes. Post the amount, from ₦2,000 to ₦100,000, and share your link with family and friends.

How soon can I withdraw?

After your BVN or NIN and a live selfie are checked, you can withdraw to your own bank account for a flat ₦100.

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