
For the average person a funeral is horrible to have to think about, and is swept under the rug and usually not thought about at all, but for some, it is a well thought out event which is saved up for over half a lifetime.
Some Funeral Insurance plans will pay up to R75 000 in the event of a claim, however, if you are planning on resting in one of the caskets in our top five list then you may have to rethink your insurance plan!
Most people spend their time trying to perfect the place where they want to live, but what about the place you go to when you are dead? How much would you pay?
The Kiss themed casket: if you’re a big, or maybe one of the biggest fans of the rock band Kiss, you may just want to be buried in this casket. Featuring the photos of the band and their infamous makeup, this casket is fortunately available to anyone from just $4 000 (R54 525).
Elizabeth Taylor’s casket: Unfortunately there are no photographs of this coffin or her funeral, but what we do know is that it was made of solid mahogany with a red velvet interior. This casket is estimated to be worth $11 000 (R 149 945).
The Promethean casket: Made as a casket for a King. The ultimate King of Pop was buried in it, yes you guessed it, Michael Jackson. Made entirely out of solid bronze and 14K gold plating, with a blue velvet interior. This casket goes for $25 000 (R340 786) and is available for purchase.
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s casket: If you don’t know who Zsa Zsa Gabor is, now you do. One of the first ever celebrities who is famous for being famous has planned to be buried in this 24K gold-plated coffin. Retailed for $40 000 (R545 257). Zsa Zsa Gabor, not buried in it yet, proves that you can never be too prepared for the day you die.
The Malaysian 14K Gold Coffin: Categorised as one of the most expensive coffin’s in the world, if not the most expensive casket. This Malaysian 14K Gold Coffin costs as much as $217 000 (R2 958 024) because it is made entirely of 14k gold. It has also been featured at a coffin exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Getting the best you can to say goodbye only makes sense, so why not start planning your funeral today? With Funeral Cover, you don’t only take care of the financials, but also your family’s grief too. To get an instant quote from one of our funeral policy insurers, and make sure your funeral is taken care of