What are four ways people spend money on funerals, four ways Ghanaians can reduce funeral expenses, and five cultural practices common to all Ghanaian ethnic groups?

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5) Four ways people spend their money on funerals include:

• Purchasing a casket or coffin for the deceased.
• Providing food and drinks for mourners during the wake and reception.
• Buying special funeral clothing for family members.
• Paying for transportation of the body, family, and guests.

6) Four ways Ghanaians can reduce high expenditure on funerals are:

• Limiting the guest list to only close family and friends.
• Reducing the duration of funeral rites and celebrations.
• Opting for simpler catering with less elaborate food and drink.
• Utilizing community halls or family homes instead of expensive venues.

7) Five cultural practices common to all ethnic groups in Ghana are:

• Naming ceremonies for newborns.
• Observing various marriage rites.
• Performing specific funeral rites for the deceased.
• Showing respect for elders.
• Celebrating different festivals.