Funeral parlours in South Africa
Choosing a funeral parlour while grieving is hard, and prices vary wildly for the same service. These guides cover the major funeral chains, typical costs by city, and the questions to ask so you are not overcharged at the worst possible time.
Funeral chains
Icebolethu Funerals: packages, prices, branches and how to apply
Plain guide to Icebolethu Funerals - packages including the Platinum option, indicative prices, branches, waiting period and how to apply or contact them.
Royal Funeral: packages, branches and how the plan works
A plain-English guide to Royal Funeral in South Africa - what packages they offer, where they operate, the joining fee and what to check before you sign.
Two Mountains Funeral: cover, prices and the brochure explained
A clear guide to Two Mountains funeral cover - what the plans include, indicative prices, the brochure, branches and how to contact them in South Africa.
Chevra Kadisha: Jewish funerals and burial society in South Africa
The Chevra Kadisha is the Jewish burial society arranging funerals in Johannesburg and Cape Town - taharah, prompt burial and community care explained.
AVBOB funeral parlour: cover, services and how it works
Guide to AVBOB in South Africa - the funeral parlour and insurance side, what their cover and services include, the bonus benefit and what to check first.
Martin's Funerals: branches, cover and services explained
A guide to Martin's Funerals in South Africa - including Martin's East and West, the services and cover they offer, where they operate and how to contact.
Pyramid Funeral Parlour: services and what to know
A guide to Pyramid Funeral Parlour in South Africa - the funeral services they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign up or pay anything.
Doves Funerals: services, cover and what to know
A guide to Doves Funerals in South Africa - the funeral services they provide, how their cover works, where they operate and what to check before signing up.
Nyaradzo Funeral Services: serving the Zimbabwean diaspora in SA
A plain guide to Nyaradzo Funeral Services - the Zimbabwean-origin group known for plans that repatriate and bury loved ones, serving the SA diaspora.
Broodie Funeral Parlour: services and what to know
A guide to Broodie Funeral Parlour in South Africa - what funeral services they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign or pay anything.
Kings and Queens Funeral: services and what to know
A guide to Kings and Queens Funeral in South Africa - what services and packages they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign up.
Rekathusa Funeral Parlour: services and what to know
A guide to Rekathusa Funeral Parlour in South Africa - what funeral services they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign or pay.
GS Funeral Parlour: services and what to know
A guide to GS Funeral Parlour in South Africa - what funeral services they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign up or pay anything.
Saffas Funeral: services and what to know
A guide to Saffas Funeral in South Africa - what funeral services and cover they offer, where they operate and what to check before you sign up or pay.
Richter Funerals: services and what to expect
A plain guide to Richter Funerals - what a local funeral home typically offers, how to choose a parlour, and the questions to ask before you commit.
Sopema Funerals: services and what to expect
A plain guide to Sopema Funerals - what this funeral provider typically offers, how to compare packages, and the questions to ask before you commit.
21st Century Funerals: services and what to expect
A plain guide to 21st Century Funerals - what this provider typically offers, how to compare packages, and the questions to ask before you commit.
MTG Funerals: services and what to expect
A plain guide to MTG Funerals - what this funeral provider typically offers, how to compare packages, and the questions to ask before you commit.
By city
Funeral parlours in Johannesburg: how to choose and what it costs
How to choose a funeral parlour in Johannesburg - indicative costs for a basic or full service, questions to ask, your rights and low-cost options.
Funeral parlours in Durban: how to choose and what it costs
How to choose a funeral parlour in Durban - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Soweto: how to choose and what it costs
How to choose a funeral parlour in Soweto - indicative costs, the right questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Cape Town: how to choose and what it costs
How to choose a funeral parlour in Cape Town - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Pretoria: how to choose and what it costs
How to choose a funeral parlour in Pretoria - indicative costs for basic and full services, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost options.
Funeral parlours in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha): costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) - indicative costs, questions to ask, your rights and low-cost assistance options.
Funeral parlours in East London: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in East London - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Polokwane: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Polokwane and Limpopo - indicative costs, questions to ask, your rights and low-cost assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Bloemfontein: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Bloemfontein - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Mthatha: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Mthatha and the rural Eastern Cape - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost options.
Funeral parlours in Pietermaritzburg: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Pietermaritzburg - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost or government assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Rustenburg: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Rustenburg and the North West - indicative costs, questions to ask, your rights and low-cost options.
Funeral parlours in Nelspruit (Mbombela): costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Nelspruit (Mbombela) - indicative costs, questions to ask, your rights and low-cost assistance options.
Funeral parlours in Kimberley: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Kimberley and the Northern Cape - indicative costs, questions to ask, your consumer rights and low-cost assistance options.
Costs & how to choose
How much does a funeral cost in South Africa?
A funeral in South Africa can range from a few thousand rand to over R30,000. Here is an honest, indicative breakdown of what drives the cost and how to save.
Top funeral parlours in South Africa: how to evaluate them
There is no single best funeral parlour in South Africa. Here is an honest checklist to evaluate parlours and chains on cost, cover, service and trust.
Funeral parlour vs funeral cover: what's the difference?
A funeral parlour conducts the funeral; funeral cover is a policy that pays out. Here is the difference, how they work together and which you actually need.
What is a burial society and how does it work?
A burial society is a community group that helps members pay for funerals. Here is how burial societies work in South Africa, their pros, cons and risks.
How to start a funeral parlour business in South Africa
A practical overview of starting a funeral parlour in South Africa - the licences, premises, mortuary requirements, costs and a business plan checklist.