When someone passes away, there are suddenly a lot of decisions to make. Burial or cremation? Where will the funeral be held? Who needs to be notified? What cultural or family traditions should be followed? And, importantly, who is going to pay for it all? 

If the person who passed away never discussed their wishes, those decisions are left to the people they leave behind. And when everyone is grieving, agreeing on what they think their loved one would have wanted isn’t always easy.

So, Who Gets To Decide? 

In many South African families, funeral arrangements are a family affair where everyone has a role to play. There may also be cultural and religious traditions to consider, as well as different expectations from different sides of the family. 

This is why a little planning can go a long way. Talking to your family about your funeral wishes might feel awkward, but it can save them from having to guess later. 

You don’t need to plan every last detail. Even letting someone close to you know whether you’d prefer a burial or cremation, where you’d like to be laid to rest and which traditions are important to you can give your family somewhere to start.

Then There’s The Question Of Money 

Knowing what someone wanted is one thing. Being able to afford it is another. 

Funerals can involve numerous expenses in a relatively short space of time, from the funeral service and burial or cremation to transport, catering and other cultural or family requirements. 

If there isn’t money readily available, your loved ones may need to work out who can contribute, dip into savings or find another way to cover the costs. That can add financial pressure at an already difficult time.

This is where funeral cover can become an important part of your plan. 

A Plan Can Help Take The Pressure Off 

MiFuneral provides a cash payout when a valid claim is approved, giving your loved ones money that can be used towards funeral-related expenses. 

Having that financial provision in place means your family can focus more on saying goodbye and less on figuring out how they’re going to afford the funeral you would have wanted. 

MiFuneral also includes a Funeral Arrangements Service, offering 24/7 telephonic support with practical matters that can arise after a death. Our compassionate agents can help connect you with local funeral parlours and provide guidance on important paperwork, such as obtaining a death certificate.

Your policy will also include a Repatriation Service that can assist with transporting your loved one to the funeral home closest to the place of burial within South Africa. This can be especially helpful when family members live in different parts of the country.

The Bottom Line 

Don’t put off having that funeral conversation. Make sure someone you trust knows what matters to you. With MiFuneral, you can put affordable funeral cover in place to help your loved ones give you the send-off you wanted. 

Having a funeral plan isn’t about planning for the worst. It’s about making a difficult time a little easier for the people you love.

Why not get a quick quote from MiFuneral today?

Did You Know:

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