Photo of Kwanele Mathebula

A lifetime in a day

A funeral is so much more than just a single day – it’s the celebration of a loved one’s life.

During the tough period of mourning, your life turns upside down. The last thing you need to worry about is where to find the money to pay for a funeral. At Metropolitan we will be there to support you, not only through the good times, but also through the challenging times.

Let us be your partner, and walk with you as you achieve your life goals and give you the dignified funeral you deserve. All families are different, and at Metropolitan, we understand that you need a funeral plan that is flexible enough to cover you and your unique family.

Through the Life Event Enablement Service now being offered, Metropolitan can assist you with sourcing suppliers and important items for the funeral such as the coffin, flowers and tombstone. Give your loved ones the goodbye they deserve with the new Metropolitan Funeral Plan.

Metropolitan Funeral Plan

The new Metropolitan Funeral Plan is customised to cater to your unique preferences and to give you or a loved one the funeral you deserve. It offers:

  • Flexibility to custom-design your funeral to suit your needs;
  • Cover for your immediate family for up to R80 000;
  • The ability to cover up to 20 lives on the plan;
  • Paperless claims

When it comes to the well-being of your family, it is important to think long term. Talk to a registered financial adviser from Metropolitan to create the ultimate funeral solution for you and your family.

Visit Metropolitan to find an adviser.

Metropolitan is part of MMI Group Limited, an authorised financial services (FSP 44673) and credit provider (NCRCP 173).

Angelo Agrizzi ordered to pay state R1.66 billion over Bosasa corruption

Former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi has been ordered to pay the state more than R1.66 billion following a Pretoria High Court ruling linked to corruption and money laundering at the company. Also see: Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni denies alleged underworld links at Madlanga Commission The court ordered Angelo to pay R1,666,582,825.73, together with interest, […]

Read more...

Phuti Khomo speaks on the inability to control what the world says

Veteran actress, beauty queen, and entrepreneur Phuti Khomo has shared a poignant and deeply personal reflection on social media, sparking a vital conversation around digital scrutiny, public judgment, and the protection of youth self-worth. Also see: LOYISO BALA TALKS IMPACT OF FURTHERING HIS STUDIES Reflecting on her decades within the entertainment industry, Khomo opened up […]

Read more...

Special Election Day voting opens today to tomorrow

Special voting across South Africa has officially commenced today, Monday, 2 November 2026, marking the crucial first phase of the national electoral process. Also see: IEC SET TO LAUNCH NATIONAL RESULTS CENTRE AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Running strictly over two days through tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November 2026, special voting provides an essential window for […]

Read more...