How much is Hollard funeral cover per month?

Typically R40–R95 a month for R10,000 of single cover and R280–R500 for R50,000 of family cover, depending on ages and which channel you bought through.

Is Hollard a reliable funeral cover provider?

Yes. Hollard is South Africa's largest privately held insurance group and publishes strong claims-payment statistics. The variable is the partner administering your specific policy.

What is the Hollard funeral cover waiting period?

Six months for natural causes and twelve months for suicide on most plans, with accidental death covered immediately.

Can I add my parents to Hollard funeral cover?

Most Hollard funeral plans allow extended family including parents and in-laws, priced according to their own ages and subject to maximum entry ages.

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Hollard funeral cover: what it costs and who it suits

Hollard is South Africa's largest privately owned insurance group and sells funeral cover both directly and through a long list of retail and employer partners. Its strength is flexibility — Hollard-underwritten funeral policies show up under many brand names at many price points, so the Hollard product you are quoted depends heavily on the channel you buy it through. Always compare the schedule, not the brand.

At a glance

Cover typically R5,000 to R100,000 per insured life.
Underwrites funeral cover for numerous retail and affinity partners.
Family and extended-family structures available on most plans.
Fast online quoting without medical underwriting.

Hollard funeral cover prices

Indicative South African market ranges. Your own quote depends on age, location and the exact cover you choose.

Cover	Typical premium	Notes
R10,000 single	R40 – R95 / month	Channel-dependent pricing.
R30,000 family	R165 – R320 / month	Main member, spouse, children.
R50,000 family	R280 – R500 / month	Competitive at higher cover tiers.
R100,000 family	R540 – R980 / month	Extended family priced by age.

Waiting periods and when cover starts

6 months on natural causes for most Hollard funeral products.
Immediate accidental death cover.
12 months for suicide.
Transfers from an equivalent in-force policy may carry credited waiting periods.

How to claim from Hollard

Claim directly with Hollard or through the partner brand you bought from.
Submit the certified death certificate, DHA-1663, deceased's ID and beneficiary banking details.
Valid, complete claims are usually paid within 48 hours.
Confirm which entity administers your policy — partner-branded policies route claims differently.

Hollard pros and cons

What works well

Competitive premiums at higher cover amounts.
Large, financially solid private insurer.
Quick online quoting and issue.
Broad partner network makes cover easy to access.

What to watch

Because Hollard underwrites for many brands, terms vary — you must read your own schedule.
No funeral-service benefit.
Service experience depends on which partner administers the policy.

Alternatives to Hollard

Capitec: Lower premiums at entry-level cash cover.
AVBOB: Includes the funeral service itself.
Old Mutual: Better for adviser-led extended-family structuring.

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CompareQuotes.co.za is an independent comparison service and is not affiliated with Hollard. Premium ranges are indicative South African market estimates for general guidance only and are not a quote or financial advice. Always confirm the benefits, exclusions and waiting periods in the provider's policy schedule.