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Funeral Cover

Death should not be a taboo discussion
Partner Content
/ 27 September 2024

Death should not be a taboo discussion

Funeral cover is a necessary – if uncomfortable – conversation for every family and staff member

By Rebecca Haynes
Don’t let funeral costs land you in debt
Partner Content
/ 8 July 2023

Don’t let funeral costs land you in debt

Budget carefully, and don’t make expensive emotional decisions

By Special Reports
Insurance groups fight bid to halt social grant deductions
Article
/ 18 May 2016

Insurance groups fight bid to halt social grant deductions

Sassa received more that 1 000 complaints from social grant beneficiaries about deductions for funeral policies and electricity.

By Pontsho Pilane
Eskom sued over funeral fund switch
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Eskom sued over funeral fund switch

The embattled electricity parastatal is heading to court over a disputed employee benefit scheme.

By Sipho Kings
Buried in debt: High costs live on
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Buried in debt: High costs live on

On an average Saturday, there are 80 to 90 funerals held at Avalon Cemetery in Soweto. More during the winter, reckons the guard at the gate.

By Faeeza Ballim
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Article
/ 10 February 2011

Prepaid card will assist funeral policyholders

The unbanked will have easy access to benefit payout funds.

By Fiona Zerbst
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Article
/ 25 November 2010

Flexible funeral cover for the unbanked

Funeral policies you can buy at Money Market counters? Sanlam makes funeral cover easy and convenient.

By Fiona Zerbst

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