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: Care and Dignity plans, contact numbers and claims
Icebolethu Funerals plans, published premiums, contact numbers, claim documents and insurer, checked 30 September 2026. What to ask before you sign.
Royal Funerals: plans, contact numbers and how to claim
Royal Funerals plans, contact numbers, waiting period and claim documents, checked 30 September 2026, plus what to ask before you sign. Independent guide.
Two Mountains Burial Services: plans, contact numbers and how to claim
Two Mountains burial plans, published premiums, contact numbers, claim documents and waiting periods, checked 30 September 2026. Independent guide.
Chevra Kadisha in Johannesburg: funeral contacts, notices and what to expect
Chevrah Kadisha Johannesburg: 24-hour burial line, cemetery contacts and where to find its funeral notices and lists. Checked 30 September 2026.
AVBOB: funeral cover, contact numbers and how to claim
AVBOB funeral cover explained: Cashback cover, the pensioners scheme, the six month waiting period, claim documents and contact numbers. Checked 30 Sept 2026.
Martin's Funerals: funeral cover, contact numbers and services
Martin's Funerals cover plans, published premiums, the 24-hour number, waiting periods and who underwrites the cover, checked 30 September 2026.
Pyramid Funeral Parlour: plans, contact numbers and branches
Pyramid Funeral Parlour in Boksburg North: the Khomakwatsi Plus plan, branch contact numbers and what to confirm first. Plan details last published 2021.
Doves Funerals: plans, contact numbers and how to claim
Doves funeral plans, contact numbers, the six month waiting period, claim documents and who underwrites the cover. Checked 30 Sept 2026.
Nyaradzo funeral plans in South Africa: repatriation to Zimbabwe, waiting period and contacts
Nyaradzo South Africa: the Sahwira International Plan, 3 month waiting period, repatriation to Zimbabwe and contacts. Check its licence on the FSCA register.
Broodie Funeral Parlour: contact numbers, services and funeral cover
Broodie Funeral Parlour in Soshanguve and Fourways: contact numbers, services, Assupol funeral cover and what to ask before you pay. Checked 30 Sept 2026.
Kings and Queens Funeral: policies, contact numbers and branches
Kings and Queens Real Funeral Services: policy tiers, joining fee, six month waiting period, contact numbers and branches. Ask who the insurer is first.
Rekathusa Funeral Parlour: plans, branches and what to ask before you sign
Rekathusa Funeral Parlour plans, contact numbers and branches in Klerksdorp and the North West, with what to ask before you sign. Checked 30 September 2026.
GS Funeral Parlour: plans, contact details and what to check before you sign
GS Funeral Parlour in Vosloorus: contact details, funeral cover plans, FSP number and what to ask before you sign. Checked 30 September 2026.
Richter Funerals in East London and King William's Town: services, policies and contacts
Richter Funerals, a family-owned Eastern Cape funeral director in East London and King William's Town: contacts, cremation, policies and what to ask.
Sopema Funerals is now Legae Funeral Home: what changed and how to reach them
Sopema Funerals became Legae Funeral Home on 17 May 2025. See the new contacts, burial plans and how to claim, and the separate Sopema business in Orlando.
21st Century Funeral Services: plans, KwaZulu-Natal branches and contacts
21st Century Funeral Services in KwaZulu-Natal: plans from R190 a month, a 3 month waiting period, six branches and contacts. Checked 30 September 2026.
MTG Funerals in Limpopo: burial plans, services-only benefits and contacts
MTG Funerals in Limpopo: six burial plans paid as services, not cash, branch contacts and what to ask about who carries the risk. Checked 30 September 2026.
By city
Funeral parlours in Johannesburg: how to choose and what the City charges
How to choose a funeral parlour in Johannesburg: the City's published burial and cremation fees, parlours with a presence here, paperwork and your rights.
Funeral parlours in Durban: how to choose and what to check
How to choose a funeral parlour in Durban: eThekwini's cremation fee, parlours with a KwaZulu-Natal presence, paperwork, faith practice and your rights.
Funeral parlours in Soweto: how to choose and what the City charges
How to choose a funeral parlour in Soweto: City of Johannesburg grave and cremation fees, parlours with a Soweto presence, paperwork and your rights.
Funeral parlours in Cape Town: how to choose and what the City charges
How to choose a funeral parlour in Cape Town: the City's 2025/26 grave and cremation fees, parlours with a presence here, paperwork and your rights.
Funeral parlours in Pretoria (Tshwane): how to choose and what to check
How to choose a funeral parlour in Pretoria: parlours with a presence in the city, what we could and could not verify on costs, paperwork and your rights.
Funeral parlours in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha): how to choose and what to check
How to choose a funeral parlour in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): parlours with a local presence, what we could not verify on costs, paperwork and your rights.
Funeral parlours in East London: how to choose and what to check
How to choose a funeral parlour in East London: parlours with a local presence, what we could not verify on costs, paperwork and your consumer rights.
Funeral parlours in Polokwane and Limpopo: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Polokwane and Limpopo: chains with a local presence, who sets cemetery fees, the paperwork and what to do if a claim fails.
Funeral parlours in Bloemfontein: costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Bloemfontein (Mangaung): what to ask, who sets cemetery fees, the paperwork, cover claims and help if money is tight.
Funeral parlours in Mthatha: costs, repatriation and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Mthatha and the Eastern Cape: repatriation questions, who sets cemetery fees, chains with a local presence and claim help.
Funeral parlours in Pietermaritzburg (Msunduzi): costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Pietermaritzburg (Msunduzi): cemetery fees, cremation paperwork, KwaZulu-Natal chains with a local presence and claim help.
Funeral parlours in Rustenburg and the North West: how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Rustenburg and the North West: chains with a local presence, cemetery fees, repatriation questions and claim help.
Funeral parlours in Nelspruit (Mbombela): costs and how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Nelspruit (Mbombela): cemetery fees, chains with a Mpumalanga presence, the paperwork and help if money is tight.
Funeral parlours in Kimberley and the Northern Cape: how to choose
How to choose a funeral parlour in Kimberley and the Northern Cape: who sets cemetery fees, distance and transport, chains covering the province and claims.
Costs & how to choose
How much does a funeral cost in South Africa?
What a funeral costs in South Africa: municipal grave and cremation fees for Johannesburg, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni and eThekwini, and what the RAF covers.
Top funeral parlours in South Africa: what each chain says about itself
No verified source ranks South African funeral parlours. Here is what each chain says about its branches, plans and underwriter, and how to compare them.
Funeral parlour vs funeral cover: what's the difference?
A funeral parlour conducts the funeral; funeral cover is a policy that pays out. How they differ, what the rules say and how to check a seller.
What is a burial society and how does it work in South Africa?
A burial society is a community group that helps members pay for funerals. How it differs from a stokvel, friendly society and cover, and what the FSCA says.
How to start a funeral parlour business in South Africa
Starting a funeral parlour in South Africa: premises and health rules, why selling funeral policies needs a licensed insurer, and what the FSCA enforced.