video of women paid to cry at the funerals of strangers

Here is a video of professional mourners in Ghana who make a living by attending the funerals of strangers to cry.

Speaking with BBC Africa, one of the women named Ami Dokli, said they decided to go into the crying business after they became windows following the death of their husbands.

According to her, they charge based on how ceremonious the burial is being celebrated.

Watch the video below.