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This infographic shares key findings from our 2023 study of 239 iTaukei (Indigenous Fijian) funeral financials across Fiji. It highlights both the cultural importance of funerals and the financial pressures families may face, while showing how planning, flexibility, and communal support can help families honor loved ones and protect household well-being.
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