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SERVING WITH DIGNITY · EST 2012

Maele Funeral Parlour
& Tombstones

A complete, caring farewell — from the casket, tent and hearse to the cemetery setup and the lasting tombstone. Funeral cover from just R130 a month, underwritten by African Rainbow Life.

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ABOUT MAELE

Every farewell, done with grace

MFP – Maele Funeral Parlour & Tombstones has been serving families with dignity since 2012. We offer funeral cover plans, elegant tent and graveside setups, and tombstones — all under one trusted name. Underwritten by African Rainbow Life. Authorised Financial Service Provider, FSP 52702.

🚐 Hearse & family cars
🕊️ Cemetery setup
⛺ Tents & chairs
🪦 Tombstones

Honouring a life with respect, from first call to final rest.

FUNERAL COVER

Choose your family's cover

Joining fee R100 on every plan · 3 months waiting period

COMPARE

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ESTIMATED MONTHLY PREMIUM

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Estimate only. The R10 / R20 extras are calculated per person. Joining fee R100 is separate. Final amounts are confirmed by Maele.

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TOMBSTONES

A lasting tribute in granite

Beyond the funeral, Maele supplies and erects tombstones as a lasting memorial.

  • ✦ Deposit: R1500 — tombstone is erected after full payment.
  • ✦ First 140 km free, then R7.00 per km.
  • ✦ Transportation from Gauteng is negotiable.
  • ✦ No refunds on tombstones.
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Polished granite tombstone by Maele

POLICY & SOCIETY

Society / Policy Operations

Operations

  1. Three (3) months waiting period.
  2. Covers 12 Family and Extended Family Members.
  3. Children 0–5 years and Extended Family Members — burial only, no benefits (No Tent, Chairs, Groceries).
  4. Tombstones — Deposit R1500, erect after full payment. First 140 km free, R7.00 per km after.
  5. Transportation from Gauteng is negotiable.

Melaotheo (Rules)

  • • Ge o sa boloke le rena, regofa matshidišo fela.
  • • Ga rena cash back / ga refe tšhelete.
  • • Waiting period 3 months, 60 years+ waiting 6 months.
  • • Dijo le tente after 6 months.
  • • Society takes 12 members.
  • • Extended and Ditlogolo is poloko fela.
  • • Bukana e tswalelwa after 4 months non-payment.
  • • Ga rena refund on tombstones.
  • • Ga gona poloko ya sekoloto.
  • • Child over 21 yrs pays R10 extra.
  • • 60 yrs+ pays R20 extra.

Fines

Fine charged when monthly payments are missed

R1,000

1 month unpaid

R2,000

2 months unpaid

R2,500

3 months unpaid

Bukana e tswalelwa after 4 months non-payment.

WHEN SOMEONE PASSES

What to do & how to claim

1

Call us

Phone or WhatsApp the head office or your nearest branch and tell us what has happened.

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Have documents ready

Your policy book (bukana), the ID of the deceased and of the person claiming, and the death notification. Confirm exact requirements with us.

3

We arrange

We prepare the casket, hearse, programmes and, where the plan allows, the tent and chairs.

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Funeral & cemetery

We set up the service and the cemetery as stated in your plan, with dignity and care.

Before you can claim

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

When can I claim?

There is a three (3) month waiting period. For members aged 60 years and older the waiting period is 6 months. Tent and food (dijo le tente) are available after 6 months.

How many people does a society cover?

A society takes up to 12 family and extended family members.

Are children and extended family fully covered?

Children aged 0–5 years and extended family members (including ditlogolo) receive burial only. They do not receive a tent, chairs or groceries.

Is there a joining fee?

Yes, the joining fee is R100 on every plan, from Plan A to Plan E.

Are there extra costs for older members?

A child over 21 years pays R10 extra and a member aged 60 years or older pays R20 extra.

Do you pay cash back?

No. We do not pay cash back or give money. Benefits are provided as listed in your plan. We also do not cover debts (ga gona poloko ya sekoloto).

What happens if I miss payments?

Fines apply: R1,000 for 1 month, R2,000 for 2 months and R2,500 for 3 months. Your book is closed after 4 months of non-payment.

How do tombstones work?

A R1,500 deposit is required. The tombstone is erected after full payment. The first 140 km are free and each km after that is R7.00. Transportation from Gauteng is negotiable. There are no refunds on tombstones.

Who underwrites the policies?

MFP is underwritten by African Rainbow Life and is an Authorised Financial Service Provider (FSP 52702).

PAYMENTS

How to pay your premium

Keep your monthly payment up to date so your cover stays active. To get the correct payment details for your plan, contact the head office or your nearest branch.

FIND US

Head office & branches

Maele head office setup

HEAD OFFICE

Zebediela · Mathibela

📍 Zebediela, Mathibela, R518 Road

Tel: 015 642 1700

Cell: 079 969 4217

WhatsApp: +27 79 969 4217

Email: maelefunerals@gmail.com

Facebook: Maele Funeral Parlour

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