Buried by the state: weaving a drama from forgotten lives
Every year, thousands of paupers' funerals for those without the means to pay for burial take place across the UK. The Nine O'Clock Slot pieces together the stories of those who die alone"It costs around £7,000 to die," says the playwright Annecy Lax. It's £7,622, to be exact. Even the most basic burial or cremation costs will come in at around £3,500.Of course, not everyone can afford s…