Pre-Paid Funeral Services
More Than a FarewellIt is Peace
- Less financial pressure when the time comes
- Paperwork and practical details handled for you
- Your wishes documented for a meaningful farewell
"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
A Gift for the People You Love
Pre-planning gives your family the answers already in place, so they have the space to grieve rather than decide.
Peace of Mind for Your Family
A clear plan means less uncertainty when emotions are high. Your family knows what you wanted and what needs to happen.
Less for Them to Carry
Planning ahead helps remove the decisions, costs and practical details your family might otherwise face while grieving.
Your Wishes, Honoured
Choose the arrangements that reflect you, document your wishes and give your family a clear way to say goodbye.
Why Choose Us
Honouring Your Wishes.
Giving Loved Ones Peace of Mind.
Planning ahead is an act of love. With Thom Kight & Company, your family has clarity and peace of mind when the time comes.
A Family Legacy of Care
Families have trusted us since 1981 to guide them through important decisions with compassion and integrity.
Choices That Reflect Your Life
We help you choose a funeral plan that reflects your wishes and the way you want to be remembered.
Calm, Clear Guidance
We explain your options, costs and arrangements clearly, then document everything for your family.
Clarity for Your Family
With your arrangements in place, your family can focus on remembering you when the time comes.
Thoughtful planning today, with peace of mind for your family tomorrow.
Pre-Paid Funeral Services
Your wishes. Your choices. Your farewell.
Every song, flower and final resting place can reflect the person you were. Pre-planning lets you say what matters to you now, so the people you love are never left wondering what you would have wanted.
Your farewell reflects your life, your personality and your wishes, while giving your family clear guidance.
Plan your farewell, your way.
Choose the details that will make your funeral personal to you:
- Your coffin:Select your preferred style and design.
- Your clothing:Decide what you would like to wear.
- Your flowers:Choose the floral arrangements for your service.
- Your music:Select the songs and hymns you would like played.
- Your pallbearers:Nominate the people you would like to carry your coffin.
- Your service:Discuss your preferred type of ceremony and how you would like to be remembered.
- Your memorial design:Select hymns and photos for the funeral pamphlet.
Your farewell reflects your life, your personality and your wishes, while giving your family clear guidance.
Your choices are documented in advance, helping your family understand your wishes and make arrangements with confidence.
A personal farewell, planned in advance.
Make your cremation wishes known and decide how you would like your arrangements handled:
- Your coffin:Choose your preferred coffin for the cremation.
- Your clothing:Decide what you would like to wear.
- Family attendance:Specify whether you would like a family member to attend the cremation, subject to the available arrangements.
- Flowers:Select flowers to adorn the coffin, if desired.
- Your farewell:Decide whether you would prefer a funeral service, a private gathering or a simpler arrangement.
- Your personal wishes:Record any special requests you would like your family to know.
Your choices are documented in advance, helping your family understand your wishes and make arrangements with confidence.
Your final resting place and burial preferences can be considered in advance, giving your family clarity and reducing last-minute decisions.
Choose your final resting place.
Plan the important details of your burial before the time comes:
- Your cemetery:Select your preferred cemetery, subject to availability.
- Your grave:Explore the option of securing a grave in advance.
- Your tombstone:Choose a headstone or memorial design, where available.
- Your inscription:Consider the wording and details you would like engraved.
- Your pallbearers:Nominate the people you would like to carry your coffin.
- Your transport:Discuss your preferred hearse and family vehicles.
- Your coffin and clothing:Record your preferences for these personal arrangements.
Your final resting place and burial preferences can be considered in advance, giving your family clarity and reducing last-minute decisions.
Your memorial can reflect your individuality and provide your loved ones with a meaningful place to remember you.
Create a lasting tribute that tells your story.
Personalise your memorial by choosing the details that will honour your life:
- Your memorial design:Select your preferred style, material and finish.
- Your inscription:Choose the wording, names, dates or meaningful message.
- Your photographs:Select a photograph for your memorial, including an A1 or A3 photo where suitable.
- Your flowers:Choose the floral arrangements you would like.
- Your pamphlet:Plan the design and select photographs for a personalised memorial pamphlet.
- Your personal touches:Include meaningful details that reflect your life, beliefs and personality.
Your memorial can reflect your individuality and provide your loved ones with a meaningful place to remember you.
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.
Client Testimonials
What Real Families Say
The Pre-Paid Funeral Planning Process
We Guide You Through Each Step.
Planning Your Farewell
We discuss your wishes and family needs, then help you decide what kind of arrangement feels right for you.
Choosing Your Arrangements
We explain the available options clearly and help you choose arrangements that reflect your wishes and values.
Completing Your Plan
We document your arrangements, prepare the contract and explain the payment details, so everything is clear and in place.
Room to Say Goodbye
We complete your plan and document your wishes, so your family can say goodbye and focus on remembering you.
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 handle cremations with integrity, warmth and care.
Common Pre-Paid Funeral Questions
Everything you need to know
CONTACT A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Let's Talk When You're Ready
We keep things simple and dignified. Share a few details and we will guide you with clear, gentle advice.
- Private, compassionate conversation
- Clear next steps explained in plain language
- No obligation and no pressure
Your family is our
priority