Can you have more than one funeral policy?

Updated September 2026 · 2 minute read

Yes. Each policy pays its full benefit, and the R100 000 limit applies per policy per life. This guide explains when a second policy makes sense, how claims work across two insurers, what happens with a burial society on top, and the one thing to check: that the household can afford every premium every month.

This guide is being expanded. The summary above is complete and correct as at September 2026.

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