Is there a shortage of caskets at funeral homes?

Several distributors in the US have discontinued their business with funeral homes amid a shortage in supply in the country.

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This development comes at a time when America is witnessing a high death rate across states.

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Leading distributors include prominent casket companies which are affected by the supply shortages in the country.

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The local funeral industry is also facing challenges with sourcing chemicals needed for the embalming process.

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“Some casket companies had to cut off The Bahamas completely due to the shortage in the US," an industry expert said.

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The pandemic contributed to a significant increase in deaths, which resulted in funeral home workers being overwhelmed.

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There was a 30-50% increase in deaths at the peak of the pandemic in America.

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The US funeral market is estimated to be worth around $20 billion annually (2022), with 2.4 million funerals taking place every year.

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