Sunday, 20 July’s episode of Carte Blanche investigates shocking cases of mismanaged burials, where grieving families were either given a box of mysterious ashes or discovered that their loved ones had been buried in paupers’ graves without their knowledge or consent.
The exposé, titled A Pauper’s Grave: Unmarked and Temporary, highlights disturbing instances involving fraudulent documents, botched cremations, and funeral homes that failed to uphold the dignity that should accompany death.
The report raises serious concerns about accountability in the funeral industry and the emotional toll on families left to mourn under a cloud of confusion and betrayal.
Carte Blanche first aired in 1988
Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00.
Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events.
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