The Wider Image: Volunteer undertakers bear the dead from Indonesian homes as COVID deaths rise

Ardi Novriansyah, 41, a volunteer undertaker wears personal protective equipment as he takes a short-break while carrying the coffin of 64-year-old Yoyoh Sa’diah who passed away due to complications related to COVID-19 whilst isolating at her home in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia, July 8, 2021. Ardi says his interest in humanity led him to take such a difficult job along with the camaraderie with his fellow volunteers. “What’s important is that we have a desire to help as volunteers, for humanity.” REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan SEARCH “VOLUNTEER UNDERTAKER” FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH “WIDER IMAGE” FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY