Thom Kight & Company

Vrededorp, Johannesburg — Est. 1981

The Place WhereDignity Begins

  • Private showroom, chapel, and onsite mortuary on one premises
  • Licensed, climate-controlled care from collection to service
  • In-house catering for post-service receptions
Thom Kight facilities — exterior
Est. 1981
40+ Years
Family Run
Dedicated Care
24 / 7
Always Here

Selection Suite

The Showroom

Choosing a coffin or casket is a deeply personal decision. Our showroom is a private, unhurried space where families can view the full range in person — from simple, dignified options to premium hardwood selections — guided gently by our team.

Thom Kight showroom — coffin and casket selection

Private and Pressure-Free

Our showroom is reserved for one family at a time. There is no rush and no sales pressure — only quiet, guided support.

Curated to Every Budget

We offer options across a range of price points. Every selection is presented with honesty so your family can choose with confidence.

Guided by Our Team

A member of our experienced team will walk you through each option, answer questions, and ensure you feel fully informed before any decision is made.

Private Chapel

Chapel of Rest

Our private chapel at our Vrededorp premises offers families an intimate, dignified space for viewings and services. Designed with care and equipped for modern ceremonies, it is a place where families can gather in peace before saying goodbye.

Thom Kight Chapel of Rest — private viewing and service chapel

Intimate and Dignified

The chapel provides a quiet, controlled environment for private family viewings — time set apart for those final, personal moments.

Modern Audio-Visual Capabilities

Equipped for music, tributes, and slideshows. We ensure your ceremony feels personal and polished from the opening note to the final prayer.

Any Faith, Any Format

Our chapel accommodates all religious traditions and secular ceremonies. We coordinate directly with your officiant to ensure the space meets every requirement.

“Every room on our premises was designed with one purpose — ensuring your family and your loved one are treated with the highest standard of care.”

Helping You Say Goodbye

Handling the Deceased

From the moment your loved one is in our care, they are held in our fully licensed, climate-controlled private mortuary on our Vrededorp premises. Every stage of preparation is carried out by trained professionals with the highest standards of dignity.

Thom Kight & Company fleet — 24/7 transport

Available 24/7

We are available around the clock to transport the deceased to the mortuary on our premises — with care, dignity, and full discretion.

Licensed Embalmers

You may prepare the body yourselves or allow us to take care of this for you. We are licensed embalmers with skills in make-up and reconstructive cosmetics. We can also arrange a post-mortem with a private pathologist at our mortuary if required.

Viewings & Selection

Private viewings take place in our Chapel of Rest. We have a range of coffins, caskets, and ash urns available for viewing in our showrooms.

After the Service

In-House Catering

Coordinating food and a reception space after a funeral is the last burden a grieving family should carry. We offer in-house catering on our Vrededorp premises, handling the logistics so your family can focus on being together.

Dignified reception — Thom Kight in-house catering

We Handle the Reception

From layout to service, our catering team manages the post-service reception so that you do not have to coordinate a separate venue or supplier.

Tailored to Your Family

We offer flexible packages for intimate family gatherings and larger receptions. Everything is adapted to your family's traditions and preferences.

On Our Premises

Holding the reception at our Vrededorp premises removes the need for a separate venue booking on an already difficult day.

In-House Floristry

Our in-house florist handles all floral arrangements for the service and reception. Wreaths, sprays, and personal tributes — coordinated without the need for a separate supplier.

Visit Our Premises

Come and See Us in Vrededorp

Families are welcome to visit our premises at any time. We will show you the chapel, showroom, and facilities so you can make arrangements with complete confidence.

  • Private, compassionate conversation
  • No obligation and no pressure
  • Available 24 hours a day