Royal Funerals Plans Compared: Benefits, Prices and Family Fit
Royal Funerals offers four funeral plans: the Standard Mini Dome Plan for immediate family, Pine Plan, 3 Tier Plan and Casket Plan.
Each plan includes funeral services and complimentary groceries. The differences include the starting monthly premium, family transport, seating, refreshments and additional funeral arrangements.
Understanding these benefits can help you compare the options and choose a plan that suits your family’s needs.
Royal Funerals plans at a glance
| Plan | Starting monthly premium | Selected benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Mini Dome — Immediate Family | From R165 | Two local buses or R1,800; two family cars; 100 chairs; two tables; gas stove; A3 enlarged photo; home or church decoration; gravesite decor and name board; juice and water at the gravesite |
| Pine | From R242 | One family car; 50 chairs; one table; one tent; standard toilet; 120 funeral programmes; R120 airtime; gravesite decor |
| 3 Tier | From R319 | One family car; 50 chairs; one table; one tent; standard toilet; 120 funeral programmes; R120 airtime; juice and water refreshments; gravesite decor |
| Casket | From R396 | Two family cars; 50 chairs; one table; one tent; standard toilet; 120 funeral programmes; R120 airtime; juice and water refreshments; gravesite decor and name board |
These are advertised starting premiums. Contact Royal Funerals for a quotation for your selected plan. Terms and conditions apply.
Benefits included in all four plans
All four plans include:
- Coffin spray or floral arrangement.
- Mortuary facilities.
- Hearse.
- Family car or cars, depending on the plan.
- Table or tables, depending on the plan.
- One tent.
- Standard toilet.
- Chairs.
- 120 funeral programmes.
- R120 airtime.
- Gravesite decor.
- Complimentary groceries.
The quantities and additional services differ by plan.
Standard Mini Dome Plan: immediate-family support
The Standard Mini Dome Plan starts from R165 per month and is designed for immediate family.
Alongside the shared benefits, it includes:
- Two local buses or R1,800.
- Two family cars.
- Two tables.
- 100 chairs.
- Gas stove.
- A3 enlarged photograph.
- Decoration at home or church.
- Gravesite decor and a name board.
- Juice and water at the gravesite.
An extra charge applies for children above the age of 21.
This plan includes more seating and tables than the other three plans, as well as local bus transport and home or church decoration.
Pine Funeral Plan: essential funeral services
The Pine Plan starts from R242 per month and provides essential funeral services and practical family support.
It includes one family car, one table, one tent, a standard toilet, 50 chairs, 120 funeral programmes, R120 airtime and gravesite decor.
A floral arrangement, mortuary facilities, a hearse and complimentary groceries are also included.
3 Tier Funeral Plan: funeral services with refreshments
The 3 Tier Plan starts from R319 per month.
It includes one family car, one table, one tent, a standard toilet, 50 chairs, 120 funeral programmes, R120 airtime and gravesite decor.
The plan also includes juice and water refreshments, alongside a floral arrangement, mortuary facilities, a hearse and complimentary groceries.
Refreshments are one of the differences between the 3 Tier and Pine plans.
Casket Funeral Plan: additional family transport and a name board
The Casket Plan starts from R396 per month.
It includes two family cars, compared with one in the Pine and 3 Tier plans. It also includes juice and water refreshments and a name board.
Other benefits include one table, one tent, a standard toilet, 50 chairs, 120 funeral programmes, R120 airtime, gravesite decor, a floral arrangement, mortuary facilities, a hearse and complimentary groceries.
Complimentary groceries included in every plan
All four plans include the following complimentary grocery package:
| Grocery item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| IQF chicken | 6 × 2 kg |
| Packed beef | 5 × 10 kg |
| Maize meal | 25 kg |
| Rice | 10 kg |
| Mabele a Ting / samp | 10 kg |
| Sugar | 12.5 kg |
| Tea | 500 g |
| Powdered milk | 750 g |
| Cooking oil | 5 litres |
| Flour | 12.5 kg |
| Potatoes | One bag |
| Cabbage | One bag |
| Onions | One bag |
| Carrots | One bag |
| Beetroot | One bag |
| Tomatoes | One box |
The grocery benefit provides practical support for families during the funeral period. Terms and conditions apply.
Membership options and service distances
Royal Funerals offers the following membership options:
| Membership option | Service area |
|---|---|
| Premium 1 — 11 members | Services limited to 100 km from the nearest branch, with extra charges beyond this distance |
| Premium 2 — 13 members | Nationwide cover within South Africa, with no distance limit |
Discuss the membership option and service area with a consultant when requesting your quotation.
There is no joining fee, and ID copies are required for all members on the plan. A six-month waiting period applies to all new plans.
The policy activates once the first premium is paid. Paying the first premium does not remove the waiting period.
Comparing the plans for your family
Start with the people you want to include and the funeral arrangements that matter to your household.
The Standard Mini Dome Plan is designed for immediate family and includes local buses, 100 chairs, two tables and additional home or church arrangements.
The Pine Plan provides essential funeral services. The 3 Tier Plan also includes juice and water refreshments, while the Casket Plan includes two family cars, refreshments and a name board.
For assistance comparing the options, call 086 117 6925 or WhatsApp 083 476 7479.
Frequently asked questions
1. What are the starting premiums for Royal Funerals plans?
The Standard Mini Dome Plan starts from R165 per month, Pine from R242, 3 Tier from R319, and Casket from R396. Contact Royal Funerals for a quotation for your selected plan.
2. Do all four plans include groceries?
Yes. All four plans include a complimentary grocery benefit, with the items and quantities shown above. Terms and conditions apply.
3. What is the difference between the Pine and 3 Tier plans?
Both plans include one family car, one table, one tent, a standard toilet, 50 chairs, 120 funeral programmes, R120 airtime and gravesite decor. The 3 Tier Plan also includes juice and water refreshments.
4. Which plans include two family cars?
The Standard Mini Dome Plan and Casket Plan each include two family cars. The Pine and 3 Tier plans each include one.
5. Is there a joining fee, and what documents are required?
There is no joining fee. ID copies are required for all members on the plan.
6. Is there a waiting period?
Yes. A six-month waiting period applies to all new plans. The policy activates once the first premium is paid, but the waiting period still applies.
7. Can children above 21 be included in the Standard Mini Dome Plan?
An extra charge applies for children above the age of 21. Contact Royal Funerals for the applicable charge.
