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Funeral Cover

Long-Term Insurance

Funeral Cover is an insurance product designed to provide financial assistance to cover the costs associated with a funeral. This can include the expenses related to the burial or cremation, funeral service, transportation of the deceased, and other related services. Funeral Cover helps alleviate the financial burden on the family during a difficult and emotional time.

Also known as: Funeral Plan, Funeral Insurance, Funeral Cover Insurance, Funeral Policy, Funeral Cover Policy, Comprehensive Funeral Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Funeral Cover insurance typically covers the costs associated with a funeral, including the funeral service, burial or cremation, casket or urn, transportation of the body, and other related expenses.

No, Funeral Cover insurance is available for individuals of all ages. It can provide financial assistance to cover funeral expenses for policyholders and their family members.

In the event of a covered loss, the beneficiary or family member of the insured individual can file a claim with the insurance provider. The insurer will then assess the claim and, if approved, provide the necessary funds to cover the funeral expenses.

Funeral cover insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial coverage for funeral expenses in the event of the policyholder's death.

Funeral cover insurance typically covers the costs associated with a funeral, such as the funeral service, casket or urn, burial or cremation, transportation of the body, and other related expenses.

The amount of coverage provided by funeral cover insurance can vary depending on the policy and the insurance provider. Typically, coverage amounts range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. It's important to review the policy details to understand the specific coverage offered.

Funeral Cover is an insurance product designed to provide financial assistance to cover the costs associated with a funeral, such as burial or cremation expenses, caskets, flowers, and other related services.

Funeral Cover typically includes a lump sum payment to the beneficiaries upon the insured person's death. This payment can help cover funeral expenses and other related costs. Some policies may also offer additional benefits such as repatriation of the deceased's remains or bereavement support services.

Anyone who wants to ensure that their loved ones are not burdened with the financial costs of a funeral can benefit from having Funeral Cover. It provides peace of mind knowing that there is financial assistance available to cover funeral expenses in the event of a loved one's passing.

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Life insurance provides a lump sum payment to beneficiaries upon the policyholder's death, which can be used to cover funeral expenses. Customers can choose between a standalone funeral cover policy or incorporating funeral cover into a comprehensive life insurance plan.

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Below is a list of Funeral Cover providers.
Please note: The information about each provider is sourced from publicly available data.

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Absa

Absa Funeral Cover

Funeral Cover. It should be a dignified and memorable final farewell for a loved one, but it can become very expensive.

Disclaimer: Absa Insurance Company Limited, an insurer licensed to conduct a non-life insurance business and an authorised financial services provider FSP (8030). Registration number 1992/001737/06. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Ackermans

Ackermans Funeral Cover

Get up to R20 000 funeral cover from Ackermans and give your family peace of mind. Exclusive to account holders. Apply in-store.

Disclaimer: Underwritten by Hollard Life Assurance Company Limited (Reg. No. 1993/001405/06), a Licensed Life Insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider. Terms & Conditions apply. Pepkor Trading (Pty) Ltd (Reg no. 1958/003362/07) is an Authorised Financial Services Provider. Terms & Conditions apply.

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African Bank

African Bank Funeral Cover

Affordable funeral insurance from African bank guarantees 24-hour pay out & funeral cover that increases every 6 months while your payment remains the same.

Disclaimer: African Bank. An authorized financial services and credit provider Reg No. 2014/176899/06 (NCRCP7638)

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All Life

All Life Funeral Cover

AllLife helps South African men and women get up to R70 000 funeral cover. Let us help you plan ahead and take care of your family''s needs.

Disclaimer: AllLife (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP No. 4946.

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Assupol

Assupol Funeral Cover

Choosing funeral cover from Assupol allows you to take control and protect you and your family from additional expenses and challenges while grieving. Our ...

Disclaimer: Assupol Life Ltd reg no 2010/025083/06. An insurer licensed to conduct life insurance business. Authorised financial services provider. FSP53.

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AVBOB

AVBOB Funeral Cover

Africa's Largest Mutual Assistance Society Providing Funeral & Burial Services. Take out one of our Funeral Policies today and become part of the family.

Disclaimer: AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society is a licensed life insurer and authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP 20656.

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Cell C

Cell C Funeral Cover

Get Cell C funeral cover and give your loved ones peace of mind. From as little as R19PM, plan for a diginfied funeral for you and your loved ones.

Disclaimer: The Cell C Device Insurance policies are underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd (Reg. No. 1952/003004/06), a Licensed Non-life Insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider. Hollard receives your premium and is responsible for claims.

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Clientèle

Clientèle Funeral Cover

A Clientèle Funeral Plan pays out within 24 hours. In the unfortunate event of death, your family should not have to worry about the money for the funeral.

Disclaimer: Clientèle Limited is a licensed controlling company of the Clientèle Insurance Group. Life Insurance policies are underwritten by Clientèle Life Assurance Company Limited, a licensed life insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP no. 15268. Non-life insurance policies are underwritten by Clientèle General Insurance Limited, a licensed non-life insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP no. 34655.

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Cura

Cura Funeral Cover

CuraAdmin offers a compassionate and comprehensive funeral cover policy designed to provide financial assistance and peace of mind during a difficult time. Our funeral cover ensures that you and your loved ones are protected against the unexpected costs associated with end-of-life arrangements.

Disclaimer: Cura Administrators an authorised financial services provider: (FSP 26848). Underwritten by Constantia Life and Health Assurance Company, a licensed life insurer and an authorised FSP (FSP 49986).

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Dial Direct

Dial Direct Funeral Cover

Secure financial support with Dialdirect''s funeral cover. Ensure your loved ones are taken care of during difficult times.

Disclaimer: Dial Direct Insurance Ltd is a licensed non-life insurer and financial services provider. Long-term insurance policies are underwritten by 1Life Insurance Ltd, a licensed life insurer and financial services provider. Personal Loans Powered by RCS, a registered Credit and authorised Financial Services Provider. NCRCP 38/FSP 44481

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Episodic Health

Episodic Health Funeral Cover

Covers up to 13 people on one policy with flexible cover amounts per family member. Control your budget and save on your premiums.

Disclaimer: Episodic Health (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 49319).

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Liberty

Liberty Funeral Cover

How much does a funeral cost in South Africa?

Disclaimer: Liberty Group Limited is a licensed Life Insurer, an Authorised FSP (no.2409) and is part of the Standard Bank Group.

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LifeWise

LifeWise Funeral Cover

Our cover is designed to suit your unique needs at premiums that suit your pocket. Prompt payouts gets money in to your hands ...

Disclaimer: LifeWise, a trading brand of Family Insurance (Pty) Ltd (Reg No 1998/012373/07) a Microinsurer licensed to conduct life microinsurance business and an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No 15959)

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Martin's Funerals

Martin's Funerals Funeral Cover

Secure your loved ones' financial stability and peace of mind with our comprehensive funeral cover.

Disclaimer: Martin's Funerals is a Registered Financial Services Provider FSP 48189, Underwritten by African Unity Life Limited an Authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP 8447

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MedWay

MedWay Funeral Cover

Knowing that your loved ones will be treated with compassion, care and dignity at a time of loss, can help to make this painful time just a little bit easier.

Disclaimer: Medway is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP Number: 15624)

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Metropolitan

Metropolitan Funeral Cover

We offer a paperless claims process on some of our Metropolitan insurance plans, and this allows us to pay up to 86% of our funeral cover claims within 24 hours ...

Disclaimer: Metropolitan Life is part of Momentum Metropolitan Life Limited, a licensed life insurer and an authorised financial services (FSP44673) and registered credit provider (NCRCP173).

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MHASA

MHASA Funeral Cover

MHA Provides Funeral Cover and Other Essential Benefits and Services to NEHAWU Members and their Families. We are Committed to Keeping Our Members at the Centre of All That We Do.

Disclaimer: MHA Management Holdings (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider FSP#10134. Reg No: 1996/011241/07. Funeral Benefits underwritten by Assupol Life Limited FSP#53

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MTN

MTN Funeral Cover

MTN Khava: Flexible, affordable insurance for your devices. Protect against damage, loss, and theft.

Disclaimer: Mobile Telephone Networks (PTY) LTD is an authorised Financial Service Provider, FSP license number: 44774

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Nedbank

Nedbank Funeral Cover

Get affordable funeral cover with free benefits and services. Payout within 24 hours of us receiving all the required documents. Get a quote for peace of mind.

Disclaimer: Nedbank Insurance is brought to you by: Nedgroup Insurance Co. Ltd, a licensed, designated insurer and authorised FSP (41104). Nedgroup Life Assurance Co. Ltd, a licensed, designated insurer and authorised FSP (40915) and, a registered credit provider NCRPC61. Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/000009/06. Licensed financial services and registered credit provider NCRCP16.

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OneSpark

OneSpark Funeral Cover

OneSpark Funeral Cover offers up to R50,000 cover, includes automatic spouse and child cover, and a R5,000 airtime benefit.

Disclaimer: OneSpark is an authorised financial services provider – FSP 50594. Products are underwritten by Guardrisk Life Limited, an authorised financial services provider (FSP No 76) and a licensed life insurer.

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OUTsurance

OUTsurance Funeral Cover

Get a flexible funeral plan that suits you and your family. It's simple and easy to understand, with optional benefits to help through difficult times.

Disclaimer: OUTsurance Holdings Company Limited, Reg no. 1997/022260/06. A licensed controlling company in respect of OUTsurance and OUTsurance Life. OUTsurance Insurance Company Limited, Reg no. 1994/010719/06. A licensed non-life insurer and financial services provider. OUTsurance Life Insurance Company Limited, Reg no. 2007/035347/06. A licensed life insurer and financial services provider. OUTsurance Group Limited (previously Rand Merchant Investment Holdings Limited), Reg. no. 2010/005770/06.

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Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Funeral Cover

Pick n Pay''s Smart Funeral Plan offers affordable, comprehensive coverage with quick payouts and flexible premium options.

Disclaimer: Underwritten by Hollard Life Assurance Company Limited (Reg no. 1993/001405/06), a Licensed Life Insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider.

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RCS

RCS Funeral Cover

RCS offers a Funeral Insurance Cover that you can tailor to suit your budget. Ensure that your funeral expenses are taken care of.

Disclaimer: RCS is a registered Credit and Financial Services Provider. NCRCP 38. FSP 44481

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RFA Assurance

RFA Assurance Funeral Cover

Affordable, comprehensive funeral plans ensuring dignity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Disclaimer: An authorized Financial Service Provider FSP No. 50662. Underwritten by RMA Life

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Simply

Simply Funeral Cover

Simply Family Cover: Affordable, easy-to-apply funeral insurance online with no medical exams required.

Disclaimer: Simply Financial Services (Pty) Ltd (Simply), registration number 2011/132479/07, is an authorised financial services provider (FSP), FSP Number: 47146

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Sirago

Sirago Funeral Cover

Sirago Funeral Cover helps you to pay for your and your loved ones' funeral costs and any other outstanding expenses, bills, and accounts.

Disclaimer: Sirago Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP: 4710) Underwriting Agency for GENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638). GENRIC is an authorised Financial Services Provider and licensed non-life Insurer and a member of the Old Mutual Group.

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Solace

Solace Funeral Cover

We offer one policy for the whole family. In your time of need, we payout within 24hours.

Disclaimer: Solace is a division of Legal&Tax Legal and Tax Services (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP No. 28566 Funeral Insurance products are underwritten by Centriq Life Insurance Company Limited (“Centriq Life”), a licensed life insurer and authorised financial services provider, FSP No. 7370 HealthCare Insurance products are underwritten by Centriq Life Insurance Company Limited (“Centriq Life”), a licensed life insurer and authorised financial services provider, FSP No. 7370

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Total Risk Administrators

Total Risk Administrators Funeral Cover

In the unfortunate event of death of a loved one, TRA will pay out a pre-determined lump sum as part of our Funeral Cover plan.

Disclaimer: Total Risk Administrators Pty (Ltd) is an authorised Financial Services Provider. Reg No 1999/024507/07 (FSP No 40815) Underwritten by: Auto&General Insurance Company Limited, a licensed non-life Insurer & Financial Services Provider Reg No 1973/016880/06 Underwritten by: Guardrisk Life Ltd | A licensed life insurer in terms of the Insurance Act. | Reg No 1999/013922/06 | FSP No 76

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Tshipi-Noto

Tshipi-Noto Funeral Cover

Tailored funeral cover plans providing peace of mind and financial security for your family''s future.

Disclaimer: Tshipi-Noto financial services is an Authorised Financial Service Provide FSP number 46767. Underwritten by Vodacom Life Assurance a licensed life insurer and Atlehang Life LTD a licensed micro insurer.

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Unity Financial Services

Unity Financial Services Funeral Cover

Unity Insurance provides a range of Lifestyle and Motor insurance products that don’t only cover you for the unforeseen; they add value to your life.

Disclaimer: Unity Financial Services (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP license no: 15260). Products are underwritten by Auto and General Insurance Company Limited (FSP 16354) and 1Life Insurance Limited (FSP 24769) respectively.

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Viva Life Insurance

Viva Life Insurance Funeral Cover

Affordable Funeral Cover from Viva Life get covered immediately with no Medical Checks. Cover of up to R45 000 for the policyholder paid within 48 hours.

Disclaimer: Viva Life Insurance Limited is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP Number: 39697) and a registered Long-term Insurer | Company Registration Number: 2008/014840/08

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Vodacom

Vodacom Funeral Cover

Family Funeral Cover is a straightforward funeral policy that pays out up to R75 000 when you or any of your family members die.

Disclaimer: Vodacom Insurance Company (RF) Limited is a licensed non-life insurer.

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Wonga

Wonga Funeral Cover

Affordable funeral plans offering comprehensive coverage and financial peace for your loved ones.

Disclaimer: Wonga Online (Pty) Ltd Registered in South Africa, Company no: 2019/167500/07. A registered Credit Provider, NCRCP12875. Underwritten by Old Mutual.

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Hollard

Hollard Funeral Cover

How long will the cover last? · The Funeral policy provides cover for the insured persons from the date of commencement of their benefit for the whole of the ...

Disclaimer: The Hollard Insurance Company Ltd (Reg No. 1952/003004/06); Hollard Life Assurance Company Ltd (Reg. No. 1993/001405/06); Hollard Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No. 1997/001696/07); Hollard Specialist Insurance Limited (Reg No 1966/007612/06); and Hollard Specialist Life Limited (Reg No 1994/001332/06), are authorised Financial Services Providers.

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Capitec

Capitec Funeral Cover

Benefits · Waiting Period Waiver · Death due to an accident · Voluntary Policy Pause · Newborn Premium Waiver · Death Premium Waiver · Funeral support services.

Disclaimer: Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06

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FNB

FNB Funeral Cover

Transporting you and your loved ones to a final resting place within the borders of South Africa. About Burial Repatriation. Cover that suits your budget and ...

Disclaimer: First National Bank - a division of FirstRand Bank Limited. An Authorised Financial Services and Credit Provider 1929/001225/06 (NCRCP20)

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Discovery

Discovery Funeral Cover

Get a quote on funeral cover from Discovery Life. From just R53 a month, you will receive a lump-sum payment in the event of death in your family.

Disclaimer: Discovery Ltd is the licensed controlling company of the designated Discovery Insurance Group. Registration number 1999/007789/06. Companies in the Group are licensed insurers and authorised financial services providers.

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Sanlam

Sanlam Funeral Cover

Enhanced funeral solutions. Cover up to 22 individuals with a maximum benefit of R100,000. Enjoy affordable monthly premiums starting from R80, ...

Disclaimer: Sanlam Limited is the licensed controlling company of the Sanlam Limited Insurance Group. Sanlam Life Insurance Limited is an insurer licensed to conduct life insurance business and is a licensed financial services provider and a registered credit provider.

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Standard Bank

Standard Bank Funeral Cover

The main member and spouse(s) must be between 18 and 65 years old; You can cover an unlimited number of family members on a single policy; Children are covered ...

Disclaimer: Standard Bank is a licensed financial services provider in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act, registration number NCRCP15

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Old Mutual

Old Mutual Funeral Cover

South Africa Botswana Eswatini Ghana ... EasiPlus Funeral Cover. Funeral costs can add up quickly. Get cover from ...

Disclaimer: Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a licensed Controlling Company of the Designated Old Mutual Limited Insurance Group. Registration number 2017/235138/06. Entities in the Group are Licensed Financial Services Providers and Insurers.

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Diasporainsurance

Diasporainsurance Funeral Cover

Protect your loved ones with Diaspora Insurance's Funeral Cash Plan and Life Insurance, tailored for African immigrants in Europe and the UK.

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Monarchinsurance

Monarchinsurance Funeral Cover

SASRIA and Monarch Insurance. SASRIA is the only short-term insurer in South Africa that provides special risk cover against civil commotion, public disorder, ...

Disclaimer: Monarch Insurance Company Ltd (“Monarch”) (Registration No. ‍1994/003920/06), is licensed under the Insurance Act as a Microinsurer. Monarch is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd (“Lewis ”). Lewis is a registered Credit Provider (NCRCP47) and Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 2815)

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Mukuru

Mukuru Funeral Cover

Plan for the future with Mukuru Cover, offering dignified funeral arrangements, peace of mind for your family, cash payouts, repatriation services, and more.

Disclaimer: Mukuru Financial Services (Pty) Ltd is an authorized Financial Services Provider FSP45517 and a registered Credit Provider NCRCP9244.

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Icebolethu

Icebolethu Funeral Cover

We help you and your family deal with the loss of your loved one by providing affordable funeral cover with the utmost care and dignity.

Disclaimer: In partnership with RMA Life Assurance Company (RMA), (Registration Number 1990/006308/06) is a Licensed Life Insurer (PA Reg No. 10/10/1/116). Icebolethu is a registered Financial Services Provider FSP45714

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LionLife

LionLife Funeral Cover

As a Lion of Africa Life Assurance Company Ltd policyholder, you have 24/7 access to these excellent benefits. We encourage you to use these benefits and experience what positive difference it can make in your life.

Disclaimer: LionLife an Insurer licensed to conduct life insurance business | FSP 15283

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