A Nigerian man has tragically passed away due to stress while making burial arrangements for his late mother, leaving many shocked and saddened.
This heartbreaking incident was shared in a viral post on X, formerly known as Twitter, drawing widespread reactions and sparking discussions about the emotional and physical toll of funeral preparations.
According to the post, the unfortunate event occurred just two weeks after his mother’s passing. It was revealed that in the midst of handling various responsibilities and making all necessary preparations for her funeral, he succumbed to excessive stress.
Further details in the post attributed his cause of death to extreme stress and high blood pressure (HBP), which ultimately led to his untimely demise.
The user who shared the story on X wrote:
“Death is weird. My neighbour, an old woman, died two weeks ago. Her only son, while running around making burial arrangements, passed away over the weekend due to stress and HBP. 💔”
As the post gained attention online, many social media users flooded the comment section to express their sympathies, share similar experiences, and discuss the challenges associated with funeral planning.
See some reactions below:
@Ballack__a13: “Health is inevitable, but the manner it comes makes us feel pain.”
@jols04: “Good heavens! This is one of my worst fears.”
@m3ccamilli0n: “Why didn’t u help instead of posting about it?”
@einleass: “She didn’t have to wait too long for her son. I hope they’re both peacefully resting and happy together again.”
@Moosdaughter: “Imagine. Na we dey give ourselves problem. If a loved one dies, bury him or her in the next 2-3 hours. And mourn them by praying for them, bcoz that’s what dey need most.”
@tickin_clocks: “I’ve always wondered what the good book meant when it said ‘let the dead bury their dead.’”
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