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Funeral Rising risk of road deaths 2023 Feature

Accidental Death and Road accidents

As many of us are gearing up to go home and away, we need to talk about road safety. We all know that the roads are actually a dangerous place, but we don’t always remember that while we’re walking or driving.

25 October 2023 | 3 minute read

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Funeral What happens if no one claims your body 2023 Feature

What happens to you if no one claims your body?

The hardest day of your life will be the day that you admit that you cannot afford to say goodbye to the people who mattered most.

1 September 2023 | 3 minute read

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Why you are never too young or too old to plan ahead

In South Africa’s bustling streets, where vibrant cultures intersect, there lies a profound truth that transcends the bounds of time and tradition: the inevitability of death. While the topic may seem morbid or uncomfortable, forward-thinking individuals are increasingly recognizing the importance of early funeral planning as a means to embrace their mortality and experience a newfound sense of vitality.

1 June 2023 | 3 minute read

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Funeral Freedom to Choose Burials cremations or get turned into bling Feature

Burial or Bling?

From mushrooms to diamonds, here are five weird and wonderful ways to spend eternity.

31 March 2023 | 3 minute read

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Last Rights

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.

24 February 2023 | 2 minute read

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The Admin of Death

Losing loved ones can be debilitating, but you can find the strength to step up and make their last wishes a reality. If your loss has you quite lost with no idea of what to do, you can use this list to help you focus.

6 December 2022 | 4 minute read

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The Beneficiary Blues

South Africa is a country of diverse heritage, as well as lifestyles and cultures. At the same time, we use many different products and services, so the question arises: How do we make them work within our cultures?

25 August 2022 | 2 minute read

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Avoid funeral cover scams

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.

30 June 2022 | 4 minute read

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Frozen assets after death

Your estate and bank accounts can be frozen for a long time after your death. Here's how you can help your family pick up the pieces and have enough funds to live on.

12 July 2021 | 4 minute read

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A self help guide on putting together your last will and testament

Death is inevitable, therefore it's wise to plan ahead by having a will to ensure that your last wishes are carried out and your estate is distributed accordingly.

19 October 2020 | 4 minute read

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Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.

8 October 2020 | 5 minute read

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The Power of Planning Ahead for Funerals

Lizl Finch is our Legal&Tax funeral policy expert, always making sure that life runs smoothly for those left behind after a death.She suggests that making plans for a funeral ahead of time is a useful action to take. This is called pre-or advanced funeral planning.

30 July 2019 | 4 minute read

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Funeral Customs across the Country

South Africa has a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. As we enjoy a democratic society where we are free to mix and mingle amongst each other, we might also experience lifestyles and practices very different to our own.

30 July 2019 | 4 minute read

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The Final Cost: Financing a Funeral

Legal&Tax’s Funeral Plan can be a caring companion at this time of pain. Instead of tying its members down into specific service providers, Legal&Tax pays out in cash immediately.

11 June 2019 | 4 minute read

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