Episode 17: The Cost of Saying Goodbye
About this episode
This episode discusses the emotional and financial realities of funerals in South Africa and the importance of planning and conversations about death.
Death is never an easy topic to talk about, but it's one of the most important conversations we can have. In this episode, we unpack the emotional and financial realities of funerals in South Africa, the burden that often falls on families when there isn't a plan in place, and why having honest conversations about death can be one of the greatest acts of care for the people we leave behind. We also explore how cultural expectations can add pressure during an already difficult time, and what it really means to prepare for the inevitable with dignity and intention. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Metropolitan. We take a look at the Metropolitan No Lapse Funeral Growth Plan, a flexible funeral solution designed for people with irregular incomes, including freelancers and those in the gig economy, and discuss how products like these can help ease the financial burden on loved ones when it matters most.
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- Episode 18: Aging With Intention
- Episode 16: Pivot or Persevere?
- Episode 15: We Need To Talk About South Africa
- Episode 14: The Distance, The Growth, The Sisterhood
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