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The hardest day of your life will be the day that you admit that you cannot afford to say goodbye to the people who mattered most.

Death is a hard reality and to lose a loved one can leave you experiencing great emotional pain. It is completely normal to find yourself reacting in a variety of ways and to find that your emotions keep switching, as you try and cope with this trauma.

Making financial plans to be able to afford your own funeral or that of your loved one's is crucial to ease financial stress during a difficult time of grief.

The lockdown and rules regarding funerals have meant that many people have had to balance adhering to the law and practicing their cultural traditions.

Natural disasters have recently left many South African families dealing with the loss of their loved ones and in the same breath, constrained financially. In this article, we help you look out for any exclusions that your funeral policy might have that could prevent pay out in these specific circumstances.

As many of us are gearing up to go home and away, we need to talk about road safety. We all know that the roads are actually a dangerous place, but we don’t always remember that while we’re walking or driving.

As we approach World Social Justice Day, it's crucial to shine a light on one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The death industry in South Africa is thriving, and while that may sound macabre, it is a necessary industry that caters to the final rites and farewell of loved ones.

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” ~ Pirke Avot

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.

While 42% of South African adults have some form of funeral cover, a large number of South Africans are either underinsured or do not have any funeral cover at all. This leaves many families unprepared for the high costs associated with burial expenses, which can burden the surviving family members with considerable financial strain at a time they already carry the heavy burden of grief.

Losing a loved one marks one of life's most profound and challenging experiences. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, practical matters such as funeral expenses can add an overwhelming burden.

The price tag for giving your loved one a dignified send-off can dramatically increase as you add on the costs of catering, flowers, and tombstones and other cultural or religious requirements based on your beliefs.

Thank you so much for your support during this difficult year. We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday period, and look forward to a new year filled with opportunity.

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Welcome to the final edition of Legal&You for the year Thank you for your support over the last year. As we approach the festive season, we have had time to reflect on our mission to be your companion. That means that with Legal&Tax you are not alone. We are here for you through every step of your life.