The times they are a-changing’. The traditional way of funerals and burying the dead has changed. Today people have access to many different options on how to lay themselves and their loved ones to rest. One of the more modern ways of a…

So what is a funeral plan compared to life cover? You pay a monthly premium for life insurance. It’s like taking out car or home insurance. With life insurance, you can be sure that you have enough money for your family to maintain…

Intense sadness, or grief, is an emotion. It is the body’s natural response to loss. And the greater the loss, the more intense the sorrow will be. But handling sorrow is an enormous task that we all must perform. Emotional pain is personal.…

Say what you like, having insurance gives you peace of mind. You worry about your family. At least when you die with a funeral policy, money will be available for a decent funeral. It’s no good having money available long after the funeral…

The question isn’t about whether the deceased should be buried or cremated but rather what to do with the ashes of the deceased. Today people place the body of the deceased in a cardboard box or a cremation casket. These containers are designed…

When someone you know dies, apart from your sorrow and feelings for the family, a whole lot of other worries about funeral manners come into play. If you intend attending the funeral, you’ll be wondering what to wear and what to say. You’ll…

Most people, when they lose a loved one in another country don’t know what procedures apply regarding transporting the body. The Government of South Africa provides assistance in carrying bodies back to their country of origin. The Government works in collaboration with representatives…

Funeral cover is a type of insurance. It is a way you can save yourself and your family from having to pay out a lot of money suddenly for a funeral. By signing up for funeral cover, you save on funeral costs so…

When a loved one dies, the family has some tough funeral decisions to make. Bereavement is the very time one feels least capable of thinking clearly and logically. There is a great deal of emotional stress and uncertainty. And decision-making becomes necessary now. …

Repatriation of dead immigrants from South Africa to their country of birth takes place through the Southern African Development Community. Importantly, the SADC has its headquarters in Botswana and is an inter-governmental organisation. So it aim is to build social and cultural ties…