I could imagine the embarrassment in the faces of the family.

You can say that again. It was something they were not expecting. They believed they had taken care of everything and that their Mom, Sister, Granny, and Mother-in-law would have a smooth burial.

I actually felt bad about the whole scene, especially for the friends who came around to support. The entire situation could make it seem like they were not able to give their mom a befitting burial, just because of a misunderstanding over food.

Like you said, the youths needed to show some level of understanding, especially since the deceased was a mother in the community. So, what was their own level of support if not to give their all?

Well, the good thing is that the family was able to satisfy them, and they eventually completed their task.

Thanks for dropping a comment on my post. We get to learn every day. I actually picked up a lot, especially as others shared how it’s done in their different communities.