Martins Funerals

Martins Funerals was founded in 1989 by Ivan Martins, who had a passion for helping people during their time of need.

Since then, the company has grown into one of the leading funeral insurers in South Africa, with a reputation for providing exceptional service and support to its clients. They offer a range of affordable funeral cover options to suit different needs and budgets.

Compassionate customer care when it’s needed most 

The Martins Funerals’ team strives to provide all customers with compassionate and professional customer service during their difficult times of grief. 

The team is well-trained in handling bereaved customers and is dedicated to providing the best possible service. They understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be a challenging time and are committed to helping customers through the funeral arrangement process.

Making a difference: CSI initiatives by Martins Funerals 

Martins Funerals prides itself on its Corporate Social Investment initiatives. They’re committed to making a positive impact. As part of this commitment, they have various initiatives aimed at uplifting the underprivileged, including the following:

• Education: Martins Funerals is passionate about education and has provided bursaries to underprivileged students to assist them in obtaining tertiary education.
• Community Development: The company has initiated various community development projects that provide support to disadvantaged individuals and communities.
• Disaster Relief: In times of natural disasters or crises, Martins Funerals is often one of the first responders, providing much-needed support to those affected.
• Sponsorship: The company has sponsored various sporting and cultural events in the communities where they operate.

Martins Funerals is a South African insurer that provides funeral cover to individuals and families.

Benefits of choosing Martins Funerals as your insurer

• Affordable premiums
• Comprehensive funeral cover
• The fast and easy application process
• Access to a network of funeral service providers
• Dedicated customer support

Martins Funerals offers three main funeral cover options, each with its own unique features:

1. Single Funeral Cover: This plan covers the policyholder only and is ideal for individuals who do not have any dependents.
2. Family Funeral Cover: This plan covers the policyholder, their spouse, and up to six children.
3. Pensioners Funeral Cover: This plan is designed specifically for individuals aged 65 and older, and provides cover for the policyholder, their spouse, and their children.

These three categories of funeral cover plans - Single Funeral Cover, Family Funeral Cover, and Pensioner's Funeral Cover each have a range of packages.

Each category offers various packages with different maximum cover amounts, minimum and maximum age requirements, waiting periods, and monthly premiums.

The Single Funeral Cover plan includes six different packages

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, and Zircon. The monthly premiums range from R110 to R220, with maximum cover amounts ranging from R12,000 to R30,000. The minimum age requirement is 18 years old, and the maximum age requirement is either 64, 84, or 100 years old, depending on the package.

The Family Funeral Cover plan also offers three packages

Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond. The monthly premiums range from R155 to R260, with maximum cover amounts ranging from R15,000 to R30,000 for the principal insured, spouse, and children. The minimum age requirement is 18 years old for the principal insured and spouse, and the maximum age requirement is 64 years old. The maximum age for children ranges from 21 years old to 11 months old, depending on their age.

The Pensioner's Funeral Cover plan includes three packages

Emerald, Pearl, and Zircon. The monthly premiums range from R175 to R270, with maximum cover amounts ranging from R12,000 to R18,000 for the principal insured and spouse. The minimum age requirement is 65 years old, and the maximum age requirement is either 84 or 85 years old, depending on the package.

All plans have a waiting period of 6 months, and some packages require additional documents for application. Martins Funerals encourages interested parties to contact them for more information on each plan and package.