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Exploring the benefits of funeral cover

3 April 2025
3 minute read

The pay-out from a funeral cover policy can be used to pay funeral expenses, ensuring your loved ones don’t have to worry about paying for a burial service when a family member passes away. Family funeral cover premiums are affordable, and for just a small amount each month you can give your loved ones a respectable and beautiful send off.

Understanding funeral cover

Funeral cover policies pay a lump sum amount for a valid claim on the death of a member insured on the policy. Funeral cover premiums are due monthly. Your funeral plan is definitely worth the money you pay for the premium because it gives your loved ones peace of mind in difficult times!

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Why choose 1Life funeral cover?

1Life Insurance funeral policies offer cover for up to 16 family members and include basic benefits to help you cover funeral costs, at affordable premiums.

On 1Life Insurance’s funeral policies, policyholders can choose which family members to cover and for how much (the sum assured for each member). Benefits such as a repatriation service and memorial benefit are also included. These are examples of policies that cover the basics to keep premiums affordable. Additional benefits such as a grocery benefit and cashback can be included in some funeral cover policies, but the premium will be higher to pay for these benefits.  

1Life Insurance funeral cover policies are also easy to take out and pay valid claims quickly! On a 1Life Insurance funeral cover plan, you won’t be required to take any medical examinations or tests, or answer personal questions about your health and lifestyle. Valid claims can be paid within 24 hours, often quicker.

Before you take out funeral insurance:

  1. Always get a funeral cover quote so you can see how much the premium will be and decide on a cover and premium amount you can afford.
  2. Make sure your policy is underwritten by a licensed insurer who has a transparent, easy to understand claims process and pays valid claims quickly!

Applying for funeral cover

1Life Insurance funeral cover applications can be completed online, over the phone or with the assistance of a financial adviser. The applications are just a few short pages. You will need to complete and share your details such as ID number and full name, as well as bank details for the premium that can be paid via debit order.

When you apply for funeral cover, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions including any waiting periods on the policy. You should also check that you can cover all the family and extended family members you need to cover, although keep in mind that covering more family members will increase the premium!

Get your family funeral cover plan today

Death is one of two certainties in life, the other is taxes! Both should be planned for! Planning for death includes making sure there are funds for a respectable funeral service. The most effective and affordable way to do this is to take out a funeral cover plan. Sadly, many young people pass away, so the earlier you have funeral cover the more prepared you will be. Premiums on funeral plans are affordable and they give your family peace of mind, making funeral plans worth the money!

1Life Insurance offers tailored funeral cover for up to 16 additional members

1Life Insurance has been changing lives for nearly two decades with flexible policies that can be tailored to your needs and budget. 1Life Insurance offers affordable funeral policies with cover for up to 16 members with sums assured of up to R50 000 per member. You can buy funeral cover online and save 40% on premiums, as well as access and manage your policy safely and conveniently in your own time on the online policyholder portal and WhatsApp service centre. Valid funeral cover claims are paid within 24 hours and qualifying claims paid in 3 minutes.

Change your family’s lives today

Your funeral plan, tailored to your needs, means your loved ones won’t have financial stress when you pass away. For just a small amount each month, you can ensure a beautiful send off. Talk to a skilled 1Life Insurance consultant today and find out how a 1Life Insurance funeral cover plans can meet your family funeral cover needs!

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