Why should ANYONE in South Africa put their faith in anything the government does? The government’s vaunted National Health Insurance (NHI) is really National Death Insurance! After all, when you look at the government’s disgraceful conduct over the last 24 years nothing works…
It can be frustrating when you are the person dealing with all the practical responsibilities of a death. And then you find the death certificate is missing. That is a major death certificate issue . The death of a family member can be…
The Muppets sang ‘…touching a hand, wondering why, it’s time for saying goodbye’. A funeral service is a way to say your final goodbyes to a loved one who has died. Whether you choose a burial or cremation, Collinge and Company funeral services…
Sep
30
Assupol Funeral Plan Details
If you are on a tight budget you should make plans for unavoidable life events. That’s where an Assupol funeral plan comes in. Thinking ahead can help you make well-thought of decisions about important events throughout your life, right to the end. With…
There are alternatives to conventional burial. There is much talk about ‘going green’ and other ways to help nature by seeking burial alternatives. The aim is to be more environmentally friendly. Most cultures hold that being buried is a respectful way of saying…
When it is time to say your last farewells to a loved one, the atmosphere of the funeral is made heavier with the formality and heaviness of the traditional wood and steel coffin. But now a company which hails from South Africa has…
Sep
29
The Role of Urns in Funerals
Cremation Urns are containers meant to hold cremated remains of the deceased. It is not mandatory to purchase a cremation urn, because the ashes can be kept in a temporary container or even a plastic bag. But an urn is suggested if you…
Throwing ashes to the wind over the ocean or burial at sea is on the rise. Many people have requested that their ashes be scattered across the sea. Robin Williams was cremated the day after his death and his ashes scattered in San…
Sep
29
Cutting the Cost of a Grave
I’s a grave situation. Many major cities are running out of space to bury their dead. Cemeteries are beginning to look at the prospect of shared graves.Cape Town’s cemeteries are the same. There are some European countries that use old graves after a…
Sep
29
Eco Friendly Funeral Ideas
An Eco Friendly Funeral is something to consider. With the ever-increasing toll on the environment caused by traditional type funerals, people are looking for simpler and more graceful ways of giving back to the earth. They are opting for burying un-embalmed bodies in…