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Secure Your Family’s Financial Future NOW

Life has a way of keeping us busy, and sometimes we put things off for ‘now, now’. But when it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one, procrastination can lead to regret, especially when it comes to financial planning. We understand how tough it is to lose someone dear, and planning the final goodbye can be emotionally overwhelming.

At Sanlam, we want to be there for you during this challenging time and help you navigate the costs of arranging a funeral.

Explore Your Options

When it comes to funeral services, there are two primary choices: a traditional funeral, complete with a viewing, ceremony, and burial/cremation, and a cremation service without a traditional burial.

Getting Down to Basics

To help you plan and prepare, let's look at the essential costs involved:

• Funeral Director's fee: Ranges from R5,000 to R15,000, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Body preparation: Costs between R1,500 and R4,000, covering embalming, dressing, and cosmetology
• Casket or coffin: Ranges from R8,000 to R50,000 based on material, design, and quality
• Cremation: Ranges from R7,000 to R15,000, including the use of the crematorium and a thoughtful urn/scatter tube
• Burial plot: Ranges from R5,000 to R50,000, with additional fees for grave opening/closing and maintenance

Add Some Heartfelt Touches

There are special touches that can make the farewell truly memorable:

• Funeral service venue: Ranges from R2,000 to R10,000, based on location and facilities
• Hearse and transportation: Allocate R1,500 to R5,000 for body and mourners’ transportation
• Flowers and wreaths: Costs from R500 to R5,000, bringing warmth and beauty to the ceremony
• Funeral programme or order of service: Ranges from R500 to R2,000 for heartfelt designs and printing
• Tombstone or memorial plaque: Costs from R3,000 to R30,000, allowing you to create a lasting tribute
• Catering and refreshments: Budget between R1,500 and R10,000, ensuring guests feel taken care of
• Professional services: Expenses from R500 to R5,000 for musicians, clergy, or funeral planners

Taking Care of the Details

We know that administrative tasks can be overwhelming during grief, but you’ll also need to take care of the:

• Death certificate: Typically costs between R20 and R80 for legal and administrative purposes
• Obituary or death notice: Ranges from R200 to R1,000 based on publication and length
• Repatriation costs: Consider if transportation to another location is required

Ensuring Adequate Cover

Don’t procrastinate, review your funeral insurance policies and burial society cover now, not ‘now, now’. Understand what costs the cover will help offset. If you haven't considered funeral cover or need more for your family, Sanlam offers various funeral packages tailored to your needs.

Now is now: Make good choices today for your family's tomorrow.

*Note: The costs provided are general estimates and may vary based on location, specific requirements, and personal preferences. For up-to-date pricing information, it’s advisable to consult a local funeral parlour or crematorium.