MGN self service

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Terms and conditions

Before you apply

Please read the terms and privacy information before continuing.

Have your ID or passport and your beneficiaries’ details ready. MGN will review your application and confirm cover before activation.

Personal details

Principal member

Your personal details

Enter your details as they appear on your South African ID or passport. All fields are required unless marked optional.

Identity Document Type

Identity Document Number

Choose the identity document type to continue.

Date of BirthSex MarkerCitizenship Classification

Passport Date of Birth

Title

Full first names

Surname

Contact details

How can we reach you?

Use an email address and cellphone number you can access.

Email address

Cellphone numberFor example, 082 123 4567 or +27 82 123 4567.

Physical address

Where do you live?

Enter your residential address, including your suburb or township. You can search for your address or complete the fields yourself.

Find addressOptional

Search to pre-fill the fields, or enter the address directly.

Enter address manually

House, stand or plot numberUnit, flat or complex (optional)Street nameSuburb or townshipCity or townProvincePostal codeCountry

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Only your name, email and contact number are saved for this optional help request. Uncheck to withdraw permission.

Choose your plan

Select a plan and monthly premium.

Plan

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 1

MGN Tribute Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

1/4 View Casket

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray

Cars

Hearse

Programmes

100 B&W programmes

Cemetery

Grave marker
Family gazebo
Grave gazebo
10 chairs
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

24 bottled waters

Home

Tent
2 tables
50 chairs
Trolley
Screen
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

Individual Cover Plan0 - 74 years of ageR 115.00 / month

Beneficiaries (Member + Spouse Only Cover Plan)0 - 74 Years of ageR 125.00 / month

Beneficiaries (Single with Child / Children)0 - 74 years for main member and children 21 and belowR 125.00 / month

Full Family Cover Plan0 - 74 years and children under the age of 21R 135.00 / month

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 2

MGN Dignity Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

1/2 view casket

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray

Cars

Hearse
1 family car

Programmes

100 B&W programmes

Cemetery

Grave marker
Family gazebo
Grave gazebo
15 chairs
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

24 bottled waters

Home

Tent
2 tables
2 table cloths
50 chairs
Enlarged photo
Trolley
Screen
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

Main member plus beneficiariesPer package termsR 165.00 / month

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 3

MGN Honour Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

Mini Dome casket

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray

Cars

Hearse
2 family cars

Programmes

100 B&W programmes

Cemetery

Grave marker
Family gazebo
Grave gazebo
20 chairs
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

48 bottled waters
48 bottled juices

Home

Tent
2 tables
2 table cloths
150 chairs
Enlarged photo
1 photo stand
150 plates
Trolley
Screen
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

Main member plus beneficiariesPer package termsR 230.00 / month

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 4

MGN Legacy Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

Dome casket

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray
1 bouquet
1 upright flower
Flower petals

Cars

Hearse
2 family cars

Programmes

100 full-colour programmes

Cemetery

Grave marker
Family gazebo
Grave gazebo
20 chairs
1 couch
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

48 bottled waters
48 bottled juices
1 sweet pack

Home

Tent
4 tables
4 table cloths
200 chairs
Enlarged photo
1 gas stove
1 photo stand
200 plates
200 spoons
Trolley
Screen
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

Main member plus beneficiariesPer package termsR 260.00 / month

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 5

MGN Prestige Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

Dome - Nguni/Cherry

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray
2 bouquets
2 upright flowers
Flower petals

Cars

Hearse
3 family cars

Programmes

100 full-colour programmes
Digital memorial

Cemetery

Grave marker
2 family gazebos
2 grave gazebos
20 chairs
4 couches
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

72 bottled waters
72 bottled juices
24 Appletizers
2 sweet packs

Home

Tent
4 tables
4 table cloths
250 chairs
2 enlarged photos
1 gas stove
2 photo stands
200 plates
200 spoons
Trolley
Screen
4 cooking pots
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

Main member plus beneficiariesPer package termsR 275.00 / month

Catalogue example · MGN will confirm the design and finish.

Package 6

MGN Royal Plan

Plan benefits

Casket

Steel casket

Burial Service

Collection
Doctor fees
Storage and admin
Repatriation within 600km
Washing and preparation of body
Coffin spray
2 bouquets
2 upright flowers
Flower petals

Cars

Hearse
4 family cars

Programmes

200 full-colour programmes
Digital memorial

Cemetery

Grave marker
3 family gazebos
2 grave gazebos
50 chairs
6 couches
Green carpet
Lowering device

Catering

72 bottled waters
72 bottled juices
42 Appletizers
4 sweet packs

Home

Full decor and setup
Photography and livestreaming
Full catering
1 cow
Trolley
Screen
Groceries
Airtime

Monthly premiums

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Make it yours

Optional extras

Select any extras you would like to request.

Inkomo BenefitSupport with a cow, with an optional sheep or goat, in line with family customs.From R 90.00 / month Pricing option for Inkomo Benefit Tombstone BenefitA choice of tombstone designs, engraving options and custom sculptures.From R 120.00 / month Pricing option for Tombstone Benefit Catering BenefitCatering support for gatherings of up to 600 people.From R 55.00 / month Pricing option for Catering Benefit Groceries BenefitEssential household groceries to help support the family during bereavement.From R 45.00 / month Pricing option for Groceries Benefit Decor & Set-up BenefitFuneral decor and set-up arrangements, with benefit options valued at R120,000, R140,000 or R160,000.From R 150.00 / month Pricing option for Decor & Set-up Benefit Photography & Livestreaming BenefitProfessional photography and livestreaming to help distant family and friends take part.From R 99.00 / month Pricing option for Photography & Livestreaming Benefit

Selected extras are added to your total monthly premium. MGN approval is still required.

Beneficiaries

Who would you like to cover?

Add each beneficiary and their relationship to you.

YouPrincipal member · already included

No additional beneficiaries added. Continue if you are applying for yourself only.

Supporting documents

Upload available documents. MGN will request anything outstanding.

Previous funeral cover

I am moving cover from another provider and want MGN to assess time already served.

This request does not grant waiting-period credit. MGN must verify your evidence and approve the result.

Previous provider Previous policy number Previous cover amount (rand) Previous cover status Previous cover start date End or cancellation date, if any

Additional details

PDF, JPG or PNG · Up to 5 MB per file · Select multiple files in each folder

Have ready

ID or passport

A clear copy of the principal member’s valid ID or passport. Include both sides of a smart ID card.

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Commonly requested

Proof of address

A utility bill, bank statement or other accepted proof of residence, dated within the last 3 months.

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If requested

Family identity documents

IDs or birth certificates for covered family members, and beneficiary ID copies if MGN requests them.

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If switching

Previous funeral cover

Your previous policy schedule and cancellation letter, if asking MGN to assess waiting periods already served.

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If requested

Review your details

Review your details and beneficiaries before submitting. Use Back to make changes.

Your customer portal and payment

We check the format and completeness of your application, then email your private account setup instructions. Choose your username and password; we will sign you in and open the initial activation payment for this policy. Existing customers sign in to continue.

initial activation payment

After the initial completeness checks, create your portal sign-in or sign in to pay 100% of your selected monthly premium securely with PayFast.

This payment is credited toward your first monthly premium after approval. Selected value-added items are included in the total. Cover and eligibility still require MGN approval.

Initial verification checks the structure of your application. MGN must still approve your identity documents, eligibility, service area and waiting periods. Cover starts only after MGN confirms activation.

Funeral services provided by: MGN Legacy Funerals.

Ask about payment and policy details

What happens after I submit?

You create your portal username and password, then complete the initial premium payment.
The payment provider confirms the transaction; MGN records the verified receipt.
MGN Operations reviews documents, eligibility, benefits and any previous-cover request.
MGN confirms approval and cover activation. Submitting or paying alone does not activate cover.

Apply for funeral cover

Before you apply

You are registered already.

Your personal details

How can we reach you?

Where do you live?

Choose your plan

MGN Tribute Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

MGN Dignity Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

MGN Honour Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

MGN Legacy Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

MGN Prestige Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

MGN Royal Plan

Plan benefits

Monthly premiums

Optional extras

Who would you like to cover?

Supporting documents

Previous funeral cover

ID or passport

Proof of address

Family identity documents

Previous funeral cover

Other supporting documents

Review your details

Your customer portal and payment

initial activation payment