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Mar
2

A Discovery Life Funeral Plan takes care of the future.

When last did you think about getting a funeral plan? Take some time now to look at the Discovery Life Funeral Plan. Most people don’t stop to think for a moment about dying. Or, more importantly, who will pay for their funeral. Not…

Jan
28

Funeral Plan Company

Is Assupol a funeral plan company worth considering?  Yes, you’re dealing with a company who has a century of experience behind them They’re an authorised financial services provider They offer 2 excellent funeral plans to choose from at truly affordable prices The funeral…

Jan
15

What does a Funeral Celebrant do at a service?

A Funeral celebrants role extends beyond that of a funeral director. They involve themselves in a funeral service to give it focus and a feeling of joy as opposed to sadness. The Funeral celebrants Role –  Instead of a funeral being downcast, they ‘celebrate’…

Jan
14

What does the Master of the High Court do?

The High Court master is the one who makes arrangements for a funeral simple. Because laying a person to rest is not easy. You have to have your wits about you. When someone dies, who issues the death certificate? What happens to the…

Jan
14

What does a decent funeral in South Africa cost today?

Funeral costs today are not something we think about from one day to the next. But, like it or not, the day will come. Funeral costs Today will Surprise you The cost of a regular burial in 2018 can set you back at…

Jan
4

What interesting facts surround ancient tomb burials?

Tomb burials have been around for thousands of years. The Natufian Tomb in Israel, dates from c. 12,000 BC and holds the remains of a man and his dog. Tomb burials – a Thing of the Past Often found interred with the deceased…

Jan
4

Why do we associate Sepulchres with biblical days?

Tombs and Sepulchres feature in many biblical sayings – “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones”. Tombs and Sepulchres and Modern funerals Biblical…

Jan
4

What happens to our remains when we die?

When death comes, our religion and beliefs guide our choice as to what happens to our remains. What role did Cremation and Charnel house play in the past? A short Look at Cremation and Charnel house History Charnel houses played a role in…

Dec
27

Important facts about Catacomb burials.

Catacomb burials are a thing of the past but have their place in history. If cremation wasn’t an option, catacombs were a practical burial solution. Modern tastes no longer see catacombs as a burial choice and today they are places of interest for tourists.…

Dec
27

What are the benefits of a Crypt burial?

A Crypt burial is another option to ground burial. and offers certain benefits – A crypt provides a tranquil, peaceful place to visit Above-ground entombment suits those who don’t like the idea of being buried Crypts are a solution to scarce burial plots…