A Funeral Policy Will Show Your Family That You Care

If you wonder how you can show your family how much you care for them, a funeral policy is a good way to do that because it removes a large amount of the financial stress that accompanies a death in the family.

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In South Africa, funeral cover is the most popular type of insurance, with about 22 million adults or 48% of the population, holding a funeral policy.

However, this still leaves more than half of the adult population without funeral cover, which can have significant consequences for families, says Deidre Wolmarans, head of digital service at Metropolitan.

"This gap in cover is concerning, given the inevitability of death and the substantial costs involved in funerals. Funerals are more than just ceremonies—they are cultural and personal legacies. Without adequate planning, these costs can quickly become overwhelming."

But Wolmarans warns that consumers should remember that not all funeral policies are created equal.