Trusted Memorial Services Since 1981
More Than a FarewellIt is Honour
- In our chapel, your church or a place that matters
- Held after a cremation or burial, in your family's own time
- Tributes, music, programmes and an enlarged photo, arranged for you
"Thom Kight guided our mother’s cremation with dignity and ensured her ashes reached Australia safely."
— Peter & Mandy"Your kind assistance and caring approach were deeply comforting at an awful time."
— Allison"Excellent service and superb efficiency. You gave our mom a beautiful send off."
— CarynA Meaningful Farewell
Bringing Everyone Together to Remember
When someone we love is gone, coming together to remember them matters. We help you create a memorial that honours who they were and brings comfort to everyone who loved them.
Gentle Support From the First Conversation
Grief can make every decision feel heavy. We listen first, then guide you with calm, caring support so nothing feels rushed.
Their Story, Told Their Way
Favourite photographs, cherished music and words from those closest to them. A memorial as individual as they were.
A Place to Gather and Remember
A memorial brings together family, friends and community to share stories, hold one another and remember the life they shared.
Why Choose Us
Guided with Care.
Remembered Together.
A memorial brings together everyone who loved them. We guide you gently, so the service feels true to the life you are remembering.
A Family Legacy of Care
Since 1981, we have gently guided families through memorials for the ones they love.
A Setting That Feels Right
A quiet chapel, your own church, a garden or home. Wherever feels right to you.
Room for Every Voice
Space for every reading, every story and every memory your family wishes to share.
Calm Behind the Scenes
We quietly look after every detail, so you can simply be with the people you love.
Gentle, personal care so your family can remember together.
Memorial Services With Care and Compassion
Remembering their story.
Whether quiet and intimate or a large gathering, religious or not, we shape the memorial around your loved one’s life and your family’s wishes.
Memorial After or Before a Cremation
Whether before or after the cremation, family and friends gather to remember them, often with the urn present as a quiet focus for the service.
Memorial After a Burial or Funeral
When the burial was private, or the funeral took place far away, a memorial gives everyone else the chance to come together and say goodbye.
Celebration of Life
A celebration of life is another name for a memorial service: a warmer gathering centred on stories, music and the things they loved, for families who want to smile as well as grieve.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Funeral Director Associations
We operate according to industry's codes of practice and ethics.
World Organisation of Funeral Operatives
Thom Kight & Company is a member of FIAT-IFTA, the biggest network of Funeral Operatives worldwide.
Independent Funeral Directors Association of South Africa
Thom Kight & Company is a founding member of IFDA, an international network of funeral directors across Southern Africa.
National Association of Funeral Directors, United Kingdom
Thom Kight & Company is a member of NAFD, the largest and longest-established Trade Association within the funeral profession.
Funeral Federation of South Africa
Thom Kight & Company is a member of the FFSA, the regulatory body and beacon of dignity, respect, and professionalism within South Africa's funeral services industry.
Thom Kight Client Feedback
What Real Families Say
Memorials & Tributes
Personal Touches and Choices
Photographs, Music & Readings
A memory table, a slideshow on our chapel's audio-visual system, songs they loved and words from family and friends.
Flowers, Candles & Keepsakes
Fresh flowers, candlelight and personalised programmes, with small keepsakes guests can take home.
Tea/Catering and Time Together
After the service, our in-house catering lets family and friends stay, share stories and comfort one another.
"Whatever you choose, we handle every step with compassion, transparency and respect, from the first conversation to the moment you gather to remember."
The Memorial Service Process
We guide you through each step.
The First Conversation
Call us when you are ready. We listen to what you have in mind and gently talk you through the options.
Planning the Memorial
Together we choose the venue, the date and the tone, from a quiet chapel gathering to a celebration of life.
Preparing the Tributes
We help bring together the photographs, music, readings and flowers that feel like them.
The Memorial Service
On the day, we look after every detail so you can gather with family and friends and remember together.
Why Choose Thom Kight
40 Years Serving South African Families
For over 40 years, Thom Kight & Company has been guiding South African families with compassion, care and professionalism. We understand that every farewell is deeply personal, and we treat each one with the respect it deserves.
Founded in 1981 by the Keight family, we remain a family-run business built on values that have never changed: compassion, integrity and respect for every person we serve.
- A Living Legacy:Over 40 years of experience, still led by the Keight family today.
- Family Values:Compassion, understanding and honesty guide everything we do.
- Personal Service:Dedicated support from our experienced team at every step.
- Trusted Reputation:Known for professionalism, reliability and genuine care across South Africa.
"Helping families find peace, one step at a time."
For over 40 years, families across South Africa have trusted our family-run team to help them remember their loved ones with integrity, warmth and care.
Common Memorial Questions
Everything you need to know
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With Care and Dignity
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- Private, compassionate conversation
- Clear next steps explained in plain language
- No obligation, no pressure
Your family is our
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