Family Support

Funeral Benefit

Dignified support when you need it most. Immediate coverage for you and your loved ones.

Benefit Levels (Rand Value)

Payouts based on contribution category.

Max Benefit highlighted
Beneficiary Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Member/Spouse R 7,500R 10,000R 20,000R 30,000R 35,000 R 40,000
Child (14-21) R 7,500R 10,000R 20,000R 30,000R 35,000 R 40,000
Child (6-13) R 3,750R 5,000R 10,000R 15,000R 17,500 R 20,000
Child (1-5) R 1,875R 2,500R 5,000R 7,500R 8,750 R 10,000
Stillborn/Infant R 938R 1,250R 2,500R 3,750R 4,375 R 5,000
Enhanced Protection

Voluntary Funeral Cover

The Fund provides an option for members to take out Voluntary Funeral Cover. This allows you to increase your payout levels or extend coverage to family members not included in the standard benefit.

Extended Family

Cover parents, in-laws, and additional dependents for peace of mind.

Higher Limits

Boost your existing payout levels to better meet the rising costs of a funeral.

Want to learn more?

Contact the Fund Consultant or your HR representative to get a quote and opt-in.

Optional Benefit

Why this matters to you

Alleviating burdens during difficult times.

Dignified Farewell

Funerals are expensive. This benefit ensures you and your loved ones can be laid to rest with dignity, without forcing the family into debt during a time of mourning.

Immediate Cash Relief

Designed for speed. Claims are typically paid within 48 hours, providing vital cash for immediate expenses like undertakers, transport, and catering.

Holistic Family Support

The benefit covers not just the member, but also spouse and eligible children (up to 21). The entire immediate family is protected under one policy.

R15,000 Additional Top-Up

Automatic additional benefit paid on Member death. Funded by the Board's conversion of reserves.

No cost to you

Repatriation Service

Transport of deceased Member only to final resting place within SA (>100km) or SADC region.

Claims & Support

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Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) Underwriter
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Mufaro Employee Benefits Fund Consultant
Required Documents

Claim Form, Certified Death Certificate, Certified IDs, BI1663 (Stillborn), Proof of Banking.

Summary of Extra Value

Repatriation

Relieves the family of the logistical and financial challenge of transporting a loved one (Member) home for burial.

R15,000 Additional Top-Up

An additional, automatic top-up that significantly boosts the payout when the family loses its breadwinner.

No Extra Cost

The Top-Up benefit is funded by the Board's decision to convert reserves, adding value without increasing your contributions.