Cremation is a relatively simple process that doesn’t cost as much as traditional burials. The average South African will spend between R7 000—R15 000 on a cremation.
Cremation in South Africa
As cremation is a fairly straightforward process, costs are minimal compared to traditional burials. The average cost of cremation in South Africa ranges between R7 000 – R15 000.
We compare this to the average price of $10 000 – $15 000 for an above-ground burial with a mausoleum at one end and flowers everywhere else!
Cremations are not as expensive as traditional burials because they are simpler to carry out; there are no elaborate coffins or burial vault requirements, so you can save yourself thousands of dollars on your loved one’s final wishes.
Factors that affect the cost of cremation
Many people assume that cremation is more expensive than burial and this is not always the case. Cremation is less costly than coffins with the average cremation costs in South Africa ranging between R7 000—R15 000. This cost includes all legal, administrative and medical services required for the procedure.
Cremations are relatively less expensive than burials because there are no grave plots or cemeteries involved in them, thus saving you money on land purchases and maintenance fees. There are no embalming requirements before burial or other related expenses which can add up quickly depending on where you live.’
