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Get Cell C funeral cover and give your loved ones peace of mind.

Give your loved ones the funeral they deserve with hassle-free Funeral Cover. Our funeral policy offers cover up to R20,000 with premiums from as little as R19 per month. Terms and Conditions Apply.

Funeral Cover Options

Individual Cover
Payout Amount Monthly Premium
R 5 000 R19
R 10 000 R29
R 20 000 R49
Family Cover
Main Member Payout Spouse Payout Child Payout Monthly Premium
R 5 000 R 5 000 As per table below R39
R 10 000 R 10 000 R59
R 20 000 R 20 000 R89
Family Cover Cell C Family Funeral Cover % of benefit payable
Family 18 - 64 years Main Member 100%
Spouse 100%
Children 14 to 20 years 75%
Children 6 to 13 years 50%
Children 0 to 5 years or Stillborn 25%

Who can apply for Cell C Funeral Cover?

Cell C Funeral Cover is available to Cell C Prepaid customers between the ages of 18 and 64 (64 years means a member can join up until, but not including the day they turn 65 years).

This product is only available to valid South African ID holders. The SIM holder will pay a monthly premium for the cover. Accidental death is covered immediately (provided first premium is received), and natural death has a 6-month waiting period, suicide has a 12-month waiting period.

How do I apply?

Dial *147#

Underwritten by African Unity Life Limited (Reg. No. 2003/016142/06), a licensed life insurer and an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 8447). Cell C is a Juristic Representative of Worldwide Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd, an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 12964).

Terms and Conditions Apply

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Cell C Funeral Cover is only available to all new and existing Cell C Prepaid customers.Yes, Cell C Funeral Cover is only available to all new and existing Cell C Prepaid customers.

Yes, Funeral Cover is only available to valid South African ID holders between the ages of 18 and 64 years (64 years means a member can join up until, but not including the day they turn 65 years).

Customers can apply for Funeral Cover via USSD on *147# or via the client care centre on 084 157 0007 option 4.

Your monthly premium is based on the amount of cover you request.

Prepaid customers will have their premiums deducted from their available airtime.

We will pay the benefit to the named beneficiary/s.

Accidental death is covered immediately provided first premium is received.

For natural death, there is a 6-month waiting period.

Suicide is covered after 12 months.

You will be provided a "grace period" of 30 days in which the outstanding premium must be paid. If two successive premiums are unmet your policy will be cancelled.

Prepaid customers will have their premiums deducted from their available airtime.

Yes, you can, by contacting the client care centre on 084 157 0007 option 4. A new waiting period will apply for an upward migration but not for a downward migration.

Yes, you can, by contacting the client care centre on 084 157 0007 option 4.

To lodge a claim, Worldwide Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd needs to be notified of the Death of the Family member by dialing 084 157 0007 option 4 or emailing the claims department on claims@cellcfuneral.co.za

For any assistance, please contact the client care centre on 084 157 0007 option 4.