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Archive of posts published in the category: Advice
Sep
12

What is DifferentLife Funeral Cover?

DifferentLife’s Funeral Cover is an insurance product designed to help with funeral expenses when you pass away. It provides a lump-sum pay-out to your nominated beneficiaries so they can manage the costs of a dignified funeral without extra financial stress. The cover is…

Feb
7

After the Burial Comes the Mourning

It is Jewish custom that mourning practices be divided into various periods, with each one having its own intensity. Whatever the period of mourning, there is much expression of grief before the person returns back to normal life. Once a Jewish person hears…

Sep
13

How to Choose a Funeral Plan

Funerals can be dreadfully expensive. Many people fear that their children will be bitter towards them for having to pay for a funeral. Solve this problem by taking out a funeral plan. Then you can relieve your family of the financial task of…

Aug
13

Coffins Are a Major Funeral Expense

Today, a funeral cost, in general, is becoming something to consider, especially when combined with the cost of coffins. Delivering funeral services in South Africa has grown as an industry. When searching for coffin manufacturers, one will find an extensive list of providers.…

Jun
28

Funeral Plan Options for the Whole Family

Funeral plan options are important to examine closely as the death of a loved one is always a traumatic experience. When death calls, the very last thing anyone feels like attending to is the many responsibilities and decisions that come with planning a…

Jun
26

Why You Need a Funeral Plan

Death is a certain event, even for the young and you may as well prepare for it. No one likes the idea of preparing for a funeral. However, it is something you must do if you are a thoughtful person. This article explains…

May
6

Funeral cover for children: why it is good to have your affairs in order

Times remain tough for ordinary South Africans and this is usually made worse by high levels of crime and lack of access to basic, but much-needed services. A high death rate among children means that parents and caregivers always need to be prepared…

Nov
21

Drawing Up a Will

The first question people ask when discussing wills is what happens if you die without drawing up a will previously? In South Africa, if you don’t draw up a will, the Government distributes your Estate according to the laws of intestate succession. And…

Nov
18

How to Make Biodegradable Caskets

Biodegradable caskets are made from natural materials that decompose readily in the soil when buried. Their beauty is that they have little impact on the earth. For people who are concerned about preserving the environment, 100% green burials provide a way to make…

Nov
13

How To Get a Death Certificate

When you get a Death Certificate there are a number of questions that are frequently asked, such as who signs the B1-633 form, to whom is it given and what does the undertaker do with the form? The B1-633 form is usually signed…