Mthunzi Funeral Services Limited engages the Malawi High Commision and Malawians in South Africa to understand their funeral needs
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Mthunzi Funeral Services Limited, a subsidiary of Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, has stepped up efforts to ease the burden Malawians living in South Africa normally face during bereavement.
The company’s General Manager, Onismas Karakadzai led Mthunzi’s delegation at the Malawi High Commission and Consular General’s offices in South Africa where among others met with representatives of the Malawi communities in the country.
According to Karakadzai, Mthunzi Funeral Services Limited is coming in to address the challenges that Malawians in the diaspora, normally face when repatriating their loved ones’ remains.
“We have initiated discussions with the Malawi Consulate General and representatives of Malawian communities in South Africa. We are introducing Mthunzi Funeral Services’ operations and exploring collaborative initiatives with the Malawi Consulate, South African Funeral players and and other potential partners. Additionally, we are also marketing Mthunzi’s services to South African-based Malawians and gaining insights into their funeral needs. We desire to bring end-to-end funeral services to our friends in South Africa” he said.
Karakadzai said Mthunzi Funeral Services Limited, is committed to offering comprehensive services, including repatriation and other funeral services, to Malawians in South Africa, regardless of whether they are on insurance coverage or on a cash basis.
In his remarks, the Malawi High Commissioner in South Africa Her Excellency Stella Ndau commended Mthunzi Funeral Services for the initiative, noting the significant number of Malawian deaths in South Africa of about 80 each month and the High Commision’s role in facilitating repatriationof bodies through local funeral players.
“We are pledging our support on raising awareness of Mthunzi’s services to all Malawians living in South Africa” she said.
The High Commissioner, praised Old Mutual through Mthunzi Funeral Services Limited for their planned assistance, affirming readiness to collaborate with any corporate entity supporting the government’s sustainable and economic goals.