Funeral business readiness pack
Funeral businesses can combine premises, health, transport, employer and consumer-facing requirements. The exact municipal route depends on the premises and the services offered. We assess the model, build one requirements map and prepare the standard business file. Regulated funeral insurance is referred to an authorised financial-services provider.
Funeral business readiness pack costs R3 490 at ProperSA. That is our fixed service fee; government and authority fees are charged at cost on top. If you give us everything we ask for and we still fail to deliver what this page promises, we refund our fee; a refusal by the authority is not refundable.
What is included
- Written requirements map for the services and municipality
- Company and ownership record review
- Premises, zoning and municipal document checklist
- Employer, UIF and COIDA readiness check
- Vehicle and operating requirement checklist where transport is offered
- Referral handover for regulated insurance or legal work where required
How it works
- Send the core document or describe the job before paying if you are unsure.
- We confirm the scope, exclusions and outside fees in writing.
- You order securely and complete the short information request.
- We prepare the file, show you what is missing and obtain your approval before submission where submission is included.
- The completed work and written record are placed in your client portal.
Not sure this is the right service? Ask us first. You get a written answer before you spend anything.
What we need from you
- Business model and services to be offered
- Premises address or intended municipality
- Company documents if already registered
- Vehicle and employee plans
- Whether funeral policies or insurance products will be sold
- Any municipal correspondence already received
What this service does not do
This is a readiness and coordination service. Municipal approvals vary by area. It does not include a health inspection, rezoning, environmental approval, mortuary construction, legal representation or permission to sell insurance. Financial services require an appropriately authorised provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one national funeral parlour licence?
No single document covers every business model and municipality. Premises, health, transport and financial-service requirements can come from different authorities.
Can ProperSA register funeral policies?
No. Funeral insurance and policy activity is regulated financial services work. We refer it to an appropriately authorised provider.
Does the price include municipal fees?
No. Authority, professional and premises costs are shown separately once the actual route is known.
Where this comes from
Municipal health and land-use requirements vary by location and the activity performed. We confirm the responsible authority for the actual premises rather than selling a generic national licence.
Rules, forms and authority fees can change. We confirm the current requirement against the responsible authority before a paid submission.