Telkom Funeral Cover

Telkom is a leading South African telecommunications company that offers a range of products, including funeral cover, to individuals and businesses across the country.

A company thriving on resilience

The company profile emphasises the importance of prioritising customers. They’re constantly reviewing their strategy to adapt to the rapidly changing and complex operating environment. In September 2021, the strategy was reviewed in response to external changes, while the overall framework remained resilient.

At the forefront of the revolution

The company plays a significant role in South Africa's digital revolution and leverages its leadership in converged ICT to provide solutions that enhance your life, whether at work, in online education, or through entertainment.

While the strategy itself remains unchanged, efforts have been made to simplify its communication. The company operates based on five strategic pillars that serve as a guiding framework during uncertain times, both locally and internationally.

Sustainability is key

The company aims for long-term sustainability and delivering returns to shareholders. It aligns its strategy with the four sustainable development goals that are most relevant to its business. Their strategy is achieved through the five strategic pillars, which provide guidance as conditions normalise locally and externally.

Customer service that puts you first

Customer service is their top priority. The company's team of knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives are always available to answer your questions and help you choose the insurance product that's right for you.

A commitment to corporate social responsibility

Telkom Insurance is committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. The company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives focus on improving the quality of education with a special focus on science, maths, English, and technology. They also have a program focusing on sustainable community development. Through its partnerships with local organisations, they’re helping to improve the lives of people across South Africa.

Telkom strives to provide you with up-to-date products and reliable customer service. They believe that you’re the heartbeat of their operation and it shows.

Funeral cover options from Telkom

Their funeral cover options offer comprehensive coverage at an affordable premium. With five options to choose from, you can select the coverage that best suits your needs.

Starting from as little as R32 per month and providing a cover of up to R70 000, the cover options include cover for you, your spouse and children, cover for yourself only, or cover for yourself and your spouse, or cover for you and your children. The extended family funeral add-on lets you cover up to 14 family members.

Value-added funeral cover benefits

Their funeral cover plans offer a range of value-added benefits that helps you when you need it most. These benefits include a double payout for accidental death and extended family coverage which allows you to add up to five extended family members to your policy for an additional premium. They also offer a repatriation of remains benefit that covers the cost of repatriating the deceased's remains to their place of origin, within South Africa.

Funeral coverage that goes a long way

Their funeral cover options provide you with coverage of up to R70 000 in the event of death. This payout can be used to cover expenses like funeral costs, including burial or cremation fees, catering, and transportation, any outstanding debts, including medical bills, credit card debt, and personal loans, and immediate living expenses, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and groceries.

Why you should partner with Telkom

When deciding on a service provider for funeral cover, it’s important to take note of what they offer in terms of reliability and convenience.

Telkom takes pride in offering you funeral cover that’s competitively priced and offers an easy online application process. They require no medical examinations and offer flexible cover options to suit your needs. With their excellent customer service and helpful claims service, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands.