How much does Burial cost?

  • R8000 – R15,000
    Basic funeral
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Want to know how much Burial will cost you in South Africa?

We have examined the projects carried out by our Pros and a variety of other reputable sources and compiled a typical range of Burial prices.


Basic funeral

  • R8000 – R15,000

A basic funeral typically involves essential services provided by the funeral parlour, such as preparation of the body, a simple casket, transportation to the burial site, and coordination of the funeral service. The final price depends on the type of casket, transport distance, funeral parlour location, etc. Basic funeral costs range between R8000 and R15,000 with an average of R11,000.

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Memorial service

  • R3000 – R7000

This service involves organizing a gathering to honor the deceased, which can take place at the funeral parlour, a religious venue, or another significant location. Some factors that are influencing the price: venue choice, duration, number of attendees. The average cost is usually R5000.

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Burial plot

  • R5000 – R20,000

Purchasing a burial plot involves securing a gravesite in a cemetery. This fee generally includes the plot itself and may include perpetual care fees. The price depends on the cemetery location, plot size, maintenance fees, etc. For a Burial plot, expect to pay between R5000 and R20,000.

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Traditional funeral with burial

  • R20,000 – R40,000

A traditional funeral with burial typically includes the full suite of funeral services (viewing, service, procession, and burial) along with the costs of the burial itself. The price depends on the services included and on the size of those services (flowers, catering, programs, etc.). On average, expect to be charged between R20,000 and R40,000 for a Traditional funeral with burial.

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Tents, chairs & toilet, Flowers, Headstone

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rondebult, Germiston
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Venue, Tents, chairs & toilet

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kriel
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Venue, Tents, chairs & toilet, Catering & refreshments, Memorial service, Flowers, Headstone, Other

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Barberton
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Tents, chairs & toilet, Catering & refreshments, Flowers

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mossel Bay
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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hammanskraal
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Venue, Tents, chairs & toilet, Catering & refreshments, Memorial service, Flowers, Headstone, Other

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Atteridgeville, Pretoria
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Tents, chairs & toilet

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vereeniging

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Polokwane
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Hearse, Family cars, Venue, Tents, chairs & toilet, Catering & refreshments, Memorial service, Flowers, Headstone, Other

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: King William's Town
  • What would you like the service to include?: Casket / coffin, Memorial service, Flowers, Headstone, Other