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Get a Funeral Plan Early

Funeral costs are increasing everyday and seem to be a lot more expensive than they were just a few years ago. Funerals can cost thousands of Rands and leave a bereaved family with no money to survive during a time … Continue reading

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Funeral Planning

At some point in one’s life, everyone is forced to be a part of funeral planning. Commonly this is a difficult situation. There are always questions which dwell in an individual’s minds when they are planning for someone’s funeral or … Continue reading

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The Blur Between Life and Death

With typical marketing hyperbole, Mikel Jollett’s article, “The Miracle of Ice,” about a new surgical technique involving induced hypothermia, is summed, presumably by the editor, with “the only catch: it kills you before it saves you.”This could be applied to … Continue reading

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Cover your Family with Funeral Plans

Funerals plans are an essential part of your portfolio. They are deemed an essential part of your portfolio simply becuase they can cover you and/or your family in the unfortunately case of death. Together with a good hospital plan, funeral … Continue reading

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Funeral Customs

One unavoidable part of life is death. At one time or another, in the course of our lives, it is just unavoidable that we will encounter with the death of a loved one. In these sad times comes the necessity … Continue reading

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Preplanning For A Less Stressful Funeral – Advice From A Licensed Funeral Director

As a funeral director for nearly three decades I have assisted thousands of families in planning funerals for loved ones during their time of need. I have also assisted countless families through the years in preplanning funeral services. It has … Continue reading

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Where Can a Funeral Casket Be Purchased?

When an individual passes away, they are generally buried in a casket. Funeral caskets can be purchased directly from the casket makers or from a funeral home. Typically individuals purchase a casket from a funeral home. Funeral homes, also commonly … Continue reading

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