Icebolethu Funerals: packages, prices, branches and how to apply

Icebolethu Funerals, part of the Icebolethu Group, started in Durban and has grown into a well-known funeral brand. The group covers the full funeral journey - the funeral service, funeral cover policies, tombstones and catering - which is why people search for everything from packages to careers and the foundation.

It is widely recognised in KwaZulu-Natal and is one of the bigger names families consider alongside AVBOB, Doves and Two Mountains.

Icebolethu typically offers tiered funeral packages that increase the coffin range, grocery benefit and added services as you move up. The Platinum package is the most searched of these and generally sits at the top end, bundling a premium coffin, a larger grocery or cash benefit and additional services.

Lower tiers cover the core burial service with a standard coffin and basic extras. Because the package names, contents and prices are set by Icebolethu and change over time, ask for the current package brochure and prices in writing.

We do not publish exact Icebolethu prices because they change and depend on the package, your age and who you cover. As an honest, indicative guide only, monthly funeral premiums from large South African groups commonly fall somewhere in the region of R50 to R500 a month depending on the cover amount and number of lives insured.

Use that only as a rough frame. Get the actual quote from Icebolethu, including the joining fee, so you can compare it against other providers.

Icebolethu has its roots and largest presence in KwaZulu-Natal, with branches and a call centre serving members, plus reach into other provinces including Gauteng. People often search for Icebolethu branches in Durban and Johannesburg.

Rather than rely on a fixed branch list, contact the Icebolethu call centre or check their official website for the branch nearest you and whether they can conduct the funeral in the town you need.

Icebolethu cover, like other funeral plans, normally has a waiting period for natural death (often around six months) with accidental death usually covered sooner. You can typically apply at a branch, through an agent, or via an online application on the official Icebolethu website.

Before applying, confirm: the waiting period, who is covered, the premium and whether it rises with age, and what the funeral service includes on the day.

Use the official Icebolethu website, the Icebolethu call centre or a branch to get current package prices, the application form and contact details for your area. We do not publish phone numbers here because they change and we cannot verify them. Always get the package details, waiting period and price in writing.