Our Services

Helping hands for every chapter of the journey.

Affordable, dignified packages built for real South African families. Tap any service below to chat on WhatsApp.

Our Catering Team

Everything we bring to your family's week

A complete, professional catering operation — equipment, kitchen team and front-of-house — ready to serve your community with dignity.

Ditheto Funeral Catering Services team and equipment
Professional funeral catering buffet with chafing dishes and plated meals
8
Traditional Black Pots
8
Cooking Staff Members
1
Professional Chef Supervision
10
Professional Ushers
Funeral Policy Packages

Funeral Policy Packages

From R160/month

Monthly funeral cover with no joining fee — protect your entire family with affordable premiums.

  • R160/mo · Covers 1 main member · Grocery for 200
  • R230/mo · Up to 6 children · Grocery for 200
  • R310/mo · Covers 5+ members · Grocery for 200
  • R380/mo · Covers 9+ members · Grocery for 200
  • R500/mo · Covers 13+ members · Grocery for 300
  • R550/mo · Stand-Alone Cover (Ages 65–84)
  • Age 0–64 · 6 months waiting · Accidental death: no wait
Funeral Catering Services

Funeral Catering Services

Package R12,500 – R36,000

Full week catering & assistance with 10 flexi workers + 1 professional chef. Traditional black-pot cooking and full guest service.

  • 8 traditional black pots & 8 dedicated cooking staff
  • Professional chef supervision throughout the week
  • 10 professional ushers & front-of-house team
  • Monday–Friday tea station: juice, coffee, scones
  • 100 branded bottled water included
  • Coffin sprays & full catering equipment
  • Catering for 200 – 300 guests
Funeral Cow & Tombstone Policy

Funeral Cow & Tombstone Policy

R420/month

Receive a tombstone AND a cow — or take R20,000 cash. Covers 6 people including main member.

  • Tombstone & cow benefit OR R20,000 cash
  • Covers 6 people (including main member)
  • Age limit 0–64 years
  • 6 months waiting period
  • Services with respect & professionalism
Bikers & Brass Band Package

Bikers & Brass Band Package

R720/month

Honour your loved one with a respectful biker escort and live brass band procession. R20,000 cashback if not used.

  • Bikers escort + live brass band
  • R20,000 cashback if service not used
  • Covers 5+1 members · Age 0–70
  • 6 months waiting period
  • We honour. We respect. We remember.
Family & Community Support

Family & Community Support

Tailored to your family

Helping hands for the full week — funeral catering, traditional black pot cooking, serving teams, ushers and cleaning support for your family.

  • Funeral catering & traditional black pot cooking
  • Professional chef, serving teams & ushers
  • Cleaning materials, chemicals & kitchen support
  • Funeral week assistance & coordination
  • Compassionate, dignified service
Grocery Package

Grocery Package

Included with most policies

Quality ingredients for memorable gatherings — rice, samp, chicken, vegetables, spices and more, delivered ready to cook.

  • Rice & Samp 10kg × 2 each
  • Chicken drumstick 5kg × 10
  • Cooking oil, salt, spices & seasoners
  • Beetroot, butternut, potatoes, cabbage, carrots
  • Cucumber, lettuce, onion, tomatoes
  • Saturday: dumplings served

Cow & Tombstone Policy

A tribute that honours a lifetime

Choose a tombstone and a cow for the funeral, or take R20,000 cash — whichever best serves your family's needs.

Ditheto Funeral Cow & Tombstone Services Policy poster
Two Packages of R8,000 each
Total Payout · R16,000

Cow Package (R250/month) — cow provided for the funeral, delivery included. Tombstone Package (R250/month) — tombstone supplied and installed.

Stand-Alone Package
  • Covers 1 person (main member only)
  • Age limit: 65 – 84 years
  • Waiting period: 6 months
  • Only one benefit option paid per claim
  • Services delivered with respect and professionalism

Helping Hands Package

Full Week Catering Service Package

Caring for families, serving with excellence, and building lasting legacies.

Helping Hands Full Week Catering Service Package
Monthly Premium
R480/month
12 month waiting period · Includes 6 people (1 main member + 5 additional)
Package Benefits
  • Catering for funeral unveilings, weddings, traditional ceremonies & memorials
  • 8 large black cooking pots & meal preparation
  • Professional chef + 10 professional ushers
  • Kitchen cleaning, cleaning materials & chemicals included
  • Food serving, event assistance & tea station setup
  • Catering equipment rental and setup
Age 64+

Standing Alone Cover

Dedicated cover for members aged 64 and above. Choose the premium that matches your relationship with Ditheto.

New Members
R550/month

For members aged 64+ who do not yet have an active premium with Ditheto Funeral Catering Services.

Existing Ditheto Members
R250/month

Discounted rate for members aged 64+ who already hold an active premium or package with Ditheto.

Policy Notification

Waiting periods you can trust

Natural Causes
6 months waiting period
Accidental Death
No waiting period (once cover accepted)
Suicide
12 months waiting period

FSP Licence No. 33564. Underwritten by Executive Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd. Safrican Life.