Crematorium refuses to cremate body of 550-pound man, coffin needs to be specially made

by xue94fwsh on 2012-02-29 14:48:21

Previously, the fire station was informed to come to Chris Lebasjang's home to take him to the hospital. Not long after, Lebasjang passed away due to illness. He had suffered from continuous obesity for unknown reasons, with a weight of 550 kilograms. However, his family was overshadowed by sorrow as they were unable to afford the funeral expenses.

Due to his supermassive size, on January 5, 2012, the crematorium was unable to cremate his remains. If buried, a super extra-large coffin would have to be custom-made, which would cost at least 4000 South African Rand (approximately RMB 3300), three times more expensive than an ordinary coffin. Family members stated that only a crane could move the body.

According to reports on February 8 via China News Service and Central News Agency on February 7, a resident of Pretoria, South Africa, recently passed away but could not be buried because of his massive size, weighing 550 kilograms. Thus, a suitable coffin had to be custom-made at a high cost, but the family was unable to bear the expense.

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