Funeral Cover in South Africa
A funeral is one of the hardest times for any family — and one of the most expensive. Funeral cover pays out quickly to help with those costs, so your loved ones can grieve without the added weight of the bills.
What funeral cover does
Funeral cover provides a benefit when a covered person passes away, designed to be paid out quickly so the family can meet the immediate costs of a funeral. It's a practical, affordable way to make sure a difficult time isn't made harder by money worries.
Our funeral cover options
We help you arrange funeral cover suited to your family and budget, underwritten by 1Life (FSP 24769).
Essential Plan
Straightforward, budget-friendly funeral cover — a simple way to make sure the essentials are taken care of.
Learn more about Essential →Exclusive Plan
More comprehensive funeral cover with higher cover levels and added benefits such as burial repatriation.
Learn more about Exclusive →Funeral cover vs life cover
They're often confused, but they do different jobs. Funeral cover handles the immediate costs of a funeral and pays out fast. Life cover provides a larger, longer-term benefit for your dependants' ongoing needs. Many families sensibly hold both — we'll help you weigh it up.
Funeral cover FAQs
What is funeral cover?
How is funeral cover different from life cover?
Who can I cover?
How do I arrange funeral cover with Excessible?
Funeral cover is underwritten by 1Life (FSP 24769). Terms, conditions, waiting periods and eligibility criteria apply. Benefit details are confirmed at application — speak to us for the current terms.