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Archive of posts published in the category: Advice
May
24

The Many Advantages of Having a Funeral Plan

Are you considering a funeral plan? Not sure about the advantages that you and your family will get from it? Then take some time to find out about the advantages. Having a funeral plan takes all the unnecessary stress and uncertainty out of where…

May
22

Coping With Loss and Grief That Tears You Apart

Coping with loss and grief is like a dagger through the heart. It is challenging, devastating and natural. How do you cope with this extreme sadness – the sense of loss and emptiness, a mind-numbing void? Mourning is the key to unlocking this…

May
22

What Are the Advantages of Planning Your Funeral

Have you ever wondered about the advantages of planning your funeral? The activity is not as strange as it first sounds. There are many benefits to be had in planning your funeral, and one of them is cost. Also, you can personalise it in such…

May
21

The Benefits of a Funeral Plan Far Outweigh No Plan

Many of us don’t think about the benefits of a funeral plan. That’s because we don’t realise the reality of death. And some people can’t afford to pay a premium every month, so they don’t give it a thought. However, there are numerous benefits to…

May
21

Eight Great Funeral Planning Tips

Funeral planning is both stressful and emotional. It is difficult to grieve while preparing for a funeral. Here are 8 tips to help with planning a funeral so you can preserve your sanity during a difficult period. Pre-plan – Talking about funeral planning…

May
21

The Advantages of Funeral Insurance

The advantages of funeral insurance far outweigh the disadvantage of not having insurance. It’s important to make sure that you and your family have funeral cover. Funerals cost a lot of money today and will probably be more expensive tomorrow. No one thinks…

May
20

Most Popular Classical Music for Funerals

Classical music for funerals is sometimes the safest way to go, as this music has stood the test of time and remains popular after all these years. Songs with lyrics sometimes distract, and the singer may not appeal to the gathered mourners. Unless…

May
18

South Africans Ignore Calls to Save for a Rainy Day

Building your savings is all about regularly putting away part of your income into a low or no-risk account. Your money is guaranteed to earn a specific amount of interest, and the original deposit is safe.  To save it makes sense to say…

May
17

Preventing Estate Fraud is Your Responsibility too as a Family Member

We need to look at the issue of preventing estate fraud. Fraud is rife in any industry today and is an uphill battle to contain. It is on the increase at all levels. Unfortunately, the latest wave of fraudulent activity targets deceased estates. The deceased’s…

May
15

Funeral Experts Explain Funeral Plans

Funeral Experts agree that it’s crucial to have a funeral plan. But, how much do you know about preparing for a funeral if someone in your family suddenly dies? There are many questions about funeral plans that go unanswered, mainly because we don’t know who to…