Funeral

The best funeral cover policies under R200 per month

Family cover up to R30,000 with 48-hour payouts — compare Old Mutual, Sanlam, Avbob and AVBOB Direct.

Written by CompareInsurance Editorial Team Reviewed by SA-licensed FSCA broker panel Updated 28 Apr 2026 5 min read
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Overview

Funeral cover is the most-bought insurance product in South Africa. The market is dominated by Old Mutual, Sanlam, AVBOB and Metropolitan, with newer entrants like Clientèle competing on payout speed.

How funeral pricing works in SA

For under R200 per month, a family of four can secure R30,000 of cover with a 48-hour payout and a 6-month waiting period on natural-cause deaths.

What to do next

Always check the extended-family rider rules — they vary materially and are the most common claim dispute.

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Reviewed by SA-licensed FSCA broker panel. Editorial is independent of our commercial relationships — see our methodology.