NAMBOB Funeral & Cremation Services in Namibia | Burial Services - NAMBOB (2024)

FAQs

How much does cremation cost in Namibia? ›

To cremate a family member costs Windhoek residents N$950 and non-residents N$1 665. Allan Hartung of Western Funerals Services at Walvis Bay estimates that the cost of cremating a body from the Erongo region is around N$16 000, all-inclusive.

Policyholders between the ages 65 to 74 pay a monthly premium of R150, those between 75- and 79-years old pay R180, and pensioners between 80- to 84-years of age pay R220 per month.

As one of South Africa's most trusted funeral service providers, we have built an extensive network of over 36 branches throughout the region.

Low-Cost Cremation

Direct cremation is the most affordable final arrangement. The direct cremation cost varies, but you should expect to pay between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on the city you live in and how much the funeral home charges.

How much do ashes weigh after cremation? As a general rule, ashes following cremation will weigh between 4 to 6 pounds, or around 3.5% of the person's original weight. In the case of children, ashes weigh about 2.5% of the original body weight.

You and your spouse can get up to R100 000 in funeral cover.

The time it takes to pay out a policy once a claim is lodged can be anything from four to 48 hours, depending on the company that issued the policy.

A funeral policy covers just the short-term financial needs of a family, such as the costs of a burial or cremation, grocery purchases and airtime.

Service Corporation International (SCI) is the largest funeral home company in the world, with a network of over 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada.

What is the waiting period for tshipi noto funeral? ›

The waiting period on this cover for you and your dependents is six months for Natural death, 12 months for Suicide and no waiting period for Unnatural death provided the policy has started and first premium is paid.

Service Corporation International is proud to be North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. Since 1962, SCI has been serving families during their most difficult, personal and challenging times.

Cancel your life insurance or funeral policy and you won't get any money back, including the premiums you paid. This is because insurance policies are risk products, not savings and investments products, and don't have a cash value.

With AVBOB's Cashback Funeral Plan the policyholder can get cash back for every five claim-free years*. Provided there has been no claim over the entire five year period, AVBOB will give you your fifth year's premiums back in cash*.

The typical price range for direct cremation is between R10,000 and R20,000. This estimate generally covers the transport of the deceased to the cremation site and the cremation process itself.

The average cremation cost in California falls anywhere from $1,300 to $2,300 depending on provider and services offered. The cost of arranging a full funeral and burial service in California is often much steeper, with a range anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.

Japan has the highest cremation rate at 99.97%. Given the size of the island nation compared to is population, it's possible a lack of cemetery space plays into the statistic as much as cultural views on what to do with a body after death.

South Africa

The rate of cremation is about 12% in Cape Town, which has a significant White population, but it is lower in other parts of the country.