Coping with the death of a loved one is traumatic in itself. When you need to arrange a funeral, it can be a confusing and stressful time. Through a burial society, Old Mutual have been assisting people with financial solutions since 1845. They…
What not to wear to a funeral is important advice. Under conditions of emotional upset people tend to neglect the way they look. The way you dress for a funeral indicates the respect you had for the individual who has passed away. What…
Many people want to find out: “What is funeral insurance”? So what is funeral insurance they ask – is it the same as life insurance? Funeral insurance is a kind of life insurance. The Long Term Insurance Act of 1998 designates funeral insurance…
The Funeral business, particularly among South African Blacks, are lavish affairs. To cater for this, many South Africans have a funeral plan in place. There is enormous competition between the banks and insurance companies offering funeral policies. So many funeral businesses are standing…
In South Africa there are many Zimbabweans looking for greener pastures but who succumb to crime and die here. It is important for Zimbabweans to know the processes when someone dies in SA. The cost of transporting the bodies back to Zimbabwe for…
When a loved one dies, without a funeral plan in place, the surviving family members have to plan a funeral. With emotions running high, everybody has different ideas on what is important, and different opinions can cause a bitter divide in families. Here…
Feb
20
Don’t delay funeral planning
Arranging a funeral can be a highly stressful and expensive exercise for anyone who has lost someone dear to them. So don’t delay. Prepare now for the inevitable. Last year Statistics South Africa revealed that funeral services costs grew by 12% year-on-year between…
Funeral claim declined and you want to find a solution? Read on… For most South Africans, the company that we take our policy through has the final say in whether or not our claim is going to be paid. If they decline the…
Some people may find arranging their own funeral slightly morbid. However, making your own funeral plans is a great way to manage funeral expenses, avoiding the possibility of leaving your loved ones under financial strain. Making your own funeral plans: the checklist First…
What are some funeral words of condolence tips? Just your mere presence at a funeral speaks louder than words Keep your message short and simple Kind, gentle words such as ‘I’m so sorry” will more than suffice At the funeral, you can hand…