Applying for a Death Certificate

Applying for a Death Certificate

What is a Death Certificate? A Death Certificate is a legal document which declares that a person is officially deceased. It is useful in settling the deceased person’s affairs, such as transfer of property through inheritance and/or insurance matters. Who Can...
How to Get the NIS Funeral Grant

How to Get the NIS Funeral Grant

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Funeral Grant is payable on the death of: a contributor or his/her spouse persons who were in receipt of Old Age, Invalidity, Widows/Widowers, Disablement and Sugar Workers Pension (with the exception of the Special Anniversary...
Coping with Losing a Loved One

Coping with Losing a Loved One

Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. When we lose a spouse, sibling or parent our grief can be particularly intense. Loss is understood as a natural part of life, but we can still be...