Funerals SERVICES

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At New Life Burials, we provide full funeral services with compassion, respect and professionalism. Whether you choose burial or cremation, traditional service or a modern memorial, we guide you through every step.

WHAT WE OFFER

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Collection of the deceased from place of death (hospital, home, etc.)

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Preparation of the body (washing, dressing, coffin or casket)

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Coordination of service (venue, clergy or officiant, transport)

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Burial or cremation, as per your wishes or religious / cultural requirements

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Full gravesite setup with tents and chairs and refreshments.

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Tents and chairs at the home, rental of mobile toilets

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Provision of urns, memorials, and support services (funeral program, flowers, transport for mourners and all other funeral arrangements required from the family)

Legal & Procedural Process in South Africa

Below is an outline of the steps and legal requirements under SA law when someone dies, to help families understand what needs to be done and who is responsible.

  • Pronouncement of Death & Medical Certificate

    A medical practitioner must issue a death certificate or a cause of death certificate. If death was outside a medical facility, there may need to be a Doctor /

    Public Health / Police involvement.

  • Funeral director appointment

    You select a funeral parlour (such as New Life Burials) to manage removal, preparation, and arrangements. They assist with procurement of necessary documents.

  • Transport & Mortuary

    If death was outside hospital, transported to mortuary; embalming may be required for certain transport (especially if transporting over long distances or overseas) or for certain cultural/religious needs.

  • Notification & Registration

    The death must be reported to the Department of Home Affairs so that a

    Death Certificate can be issued. Necessary forms (e.g. Notification of Death or Still Birth Form, Form BI‑1663) are completed. The Registrar issues an abridged or full Death Certificate.

  • Venue, Service and Burial / Cremation

    Coordination with cemetery or crematorium. Permits required for cremation. Burial requires municipal paperwork. Observe time limits and

    environmental‑health requirements.

  • Death Certificate handover

    Once registered, the Death Certificate is needed by many entities (banks, insurers, pension funds).

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What You Should Know & Planning Tips

  • Cost transparency: We provide detailed quotes. Costs may include coffin / casket, transport, permits,
  • venue, clergy, etc.
  • Cultural / Religious Preferences: We accommodate all faiths and cultural traditions.
  • Advance Planning: Many prefer to pre‑arrange funerals to reduce burden on family.
  • Policy & Insurance Checks: If there is a funeral policy / burial policy (see our policies page) we will help
  • process claims.


We know this is a very stressful experience call us immediately once a loved one passes away so we can

assist.

Tel 014 592 1233.

Email us on funeral@newlifeburials.co.za