Russian funeral homes increase by over 20% in first half of 2026 (legrandcontinent.eu)

• 22.5% increase in registered funeral homes in Russia in H1 2026
• Funeral spending up nearly 10% to 57.8 billion rubles
• Probate cases for men aged 20-24 quintupled since 2021
• Daily Russian casualties hit new high of 1,412 on July 23
• Death compensation of 14.5 million rubles makes death economically rational for families

"Registered funeral homes in Russia rose by 22.5% in H1 2026, with funeral spending reaching 57.8 billion rubles (€650 million), up nearly 10% from 2025. The increase is partly due to regulatory and tax changes, but also reflects heavy Russian military losses in Ukraine. Probate cases for men aged 20-24 have quintupled since 2021. Daily Russian casualties hit a new high of 1,412 on July 23."