Alcohol consumption desecrates funerals

They have been transformed into parties. Alcohol consumption at funerals has become common, a development that was unheard of before. To make matters worse, some bereaved people intoxicate themselves even before their relative is buried.

A couple of months back, tragedy hit a family, when a male member passed away. At the night vigil, some mourners were seen consuming alcohol. It was surprising to see old men of respectable status gathering in a small circle to imbibe Chibuku.