Shoprite Funeral Cover

Shoprite is a popular supermarket chain in South Africa that has been providing its customers with a wide range of quality products at affordable prices for many years.

One of the ways in which Shoprite has endeared itself to the public is by consistently offering innovative products and services that cater to your needs. One such product is the free monthly funeral benefit, which has helped many South Africans give their loved ones a dignified farewell.

From humble beginnings to a retail giant

Shoprite was founded in 1979 by Raymond Ackerman, who had a vision of creating a retail store that would offer South Africans quality products at affordable prices.

Since then, the company has grown to become one of the largest retail chains in Africa, with over 2,800 stores across the continent. Shoprite's commitment to providing you with the best possible service has been the driving force behind its success.

Shoprite's achievements in the retail industry

Over the years, Shoprite has received numerous awards and recognition for its outstanding achievements in the retail industry.

In 2019, the company won the Sunday Times Top Brands award for the 10th consecutive year, in recognition of its commitment to providing you with quality products at affordable prices. The company has also been recognised for its efforts to uplift and empower communities in which it operates, through various corporate social investment initiatives.

Shoprite's corporate social investment policy

Some of the initiatives that the company supports include school feeding schemes, community gardens, and skills development programs for youth and women. Shoprite's CSI policy is a testament to its commitment to giving back to the communities that have supported its growth and success over the years.

Shoprite's funeral plan is designed to provide you with peace of mind, knowing that you have a plan in place.

The plan is offered in partnership with OUTsurance, a leading insurance provider in South Africa. It’s an affordable and accessible option if you’re looking to secure your funeral expenses.

How to qualify for the free funeral benefit

If you have an Xtra Savings card, you have the opportunity to benefit from a free monthly funeral benefit worth R4 500. To qualify for this benefit, you must shop and swipe your Xtra Savings card at least four times per month, with each transaction totaling R100 or more.

The funeral benefit is exclusive to qualifying members and can be accessed by joining through various methods such as adding Shoprite on WhatsApp, dialing a USSD string, or visiting the provided website.

Ensuring that you stay covered

To ensure continuous coverage, it’s important to meet the swipe requirements of at least four transactions per month, each amounting to R100 or more. Failure to meet this criteria will result in the loss of coverage for the following month. You have the opportunity to regain coverage by continuing to meet the swipe requirements.

Selecting and managing your beneficiary

Managing beneficiaries for the funeral benefit is a simple process. You can change your nominated beneficiary at any time by dialing the USSD string for free and following the prompts.

You can also message Shoprite on WhatsApp, type "Cover," and follow the provided prompts. Checking coverage status can be done by dialing the USSD string for free or by checking the till slip after making a transaction.