More many South Africans saving for a Funeral has become more important than saving for retirement. Saving for anything is difficult because everything costs so much. Consequently South Africa has one of the worst savings rates in the world. Not only that: the…

Life insurance funeral costs  are not getting any cheaper and nobody wants to be thinking of planning a funeral, even in old age. The truth is, more so in the 21st century, death doesn’t take notice of birthdays – it claims anyone at…

Crying at a Funeral is understandable and If there’s one time when even men are excused if they collapse in a fountain of tears it’s at a funeral. Anyone can get overwhelmed after the realisation that they will never see their loved one…

Why you should switch to Sanlam – Sanlam has been in the South African financial services sector for close to a century now having been established in 1918. The firm started as a simple life insurance provider but has evolved over the years…

Arranging a Funeral for an infant is heartbreaking to deal with as children bear the hopes and aspirations of their parents but when they pass away prematurely, the worry of a lost legacy is added to the pain of grief. While dealing with…

Most working South Africans have to financially support their parents, siblings and extended family. Sometimes this financial responsibility goes beyond regular expenses like groceries or electricity bills. It extends to major costs such as paying for a funeral in the event of losing…

Suicide is a part of life – and life is cheap in South Africa. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAD) says that there are many more suicides in South Africa that are not reported and which do not make the news. Sometimes…

A stillborn child can be a devastating experience to the Mother, A stillbirth is when a baby who has died in the womb is delivered after 24 or 26 weeks of pregnancy, depending on the country you are in. Placental insufficiency is the reason why most babies die…

Is funeral insurance sufficient cover? This is  a question that has perplexed South African families for ages when looking at their future security with regard to income. Should I go for life insurance or funeral cover, or do I need both? On the…

Pre planning a funeral is getting more and more popular. There are many reasons why a person pre plans their funeral. Most people that do, do it for peace of mind knowing that their wishes are going to be a reality. They also might think…