At MiFuneral, we understand the importance of honouring cultural traditions and ensuring that your loved ones can be laid to rest with dignity, in the place they called home.

What Does Repatriation Mean?

Repatriation of a body means bringing a loved one back home after they’ve passed away in another location - whether in a different city, province, or even country. The process can be expensive as well as complicated, involving confusing legal paperwork. In tough times, having a service that takes care of the details can be a huge relief. This is why all of our MiFuneral Policies include a Repatriation Service.

Whether your loved one passes away within South Africa or in a neighbouring country, MiFuneral ensures that they are brought home respectfully and efficiently.

How MiFuneral’s Repatriation Service Works

If you or your loved one, whoever is the life insured, passes away more than 100km away from their home, MiFuneral will provide air or road transport to the funeral home that’s closest to their residence in South Africa. This means that if your loved one was away for any reason, be it work or a holiday, they can still be brought back home without placing a financial burden on the family.

This service extends beyond our borders, covering neighbouring countries including Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, however the place of burial must be within South Africa.

How MiFuneral Goes The Extra Mile 

MiFuneral’s Repatriation Service is about more than just transportation - it’s designed to ease the burden of logistics, making a difficult time a little more manageable. From coordinating essential documents and legal requirements to liaising with authorities for a seamless process, we handle all the details so your family can focus on what truly matters. They’ll also have telephonic access to a 24-hour bereavement counselling service.

If you’ve opted for cremation, your loved ones will receive assistance with those arrangements, including the transportation of ashes. We also offer pre-arranged accommodation for one night for a family member accompanying the remains.

The Bottom Line

Life takes us places - whether for work, travel, or adventure. But when the unexpected happens far from home, the cost and stress of bringing a loved one back can be overwhelming. Fortunately, this is where MiFuneral’s Repatriation Service steps in and you can secure this extra peace of mind today. With affordable premiums and fast claim payouts within 48 hours, you can rest assured that, no matter where life takes you, your loved ones are always taken care of.

Did You Know:

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