A Farewell, Not a Funeral
Guided step-by-step, with dignity and support.
Ubuntu Farewell ensures no family faces goodbye
alone, no matter the distance.
Backing & Repatriation
Backed by Old Mutual · Repatriation by AVBOB
Why families choose us
Support that meets you where you are
We remove the complexity and paperwork so you can focus on what matters, honouring your loved one.
Real-Time Tracker
Always know what's happening, from document collection to the final ceremony. No more guessing or waiting by the phone.Your Rites, Your Way
Cultural rite matching is built directly into your plan. Luo, Zulu, Kikuyu, and more, your traditions are honoured.Diaspora-First Design
Family abroad can participate fully through live streaming and digital programmes. Distance is no longer a barrier.Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, ever. Every fee is clear from day one so you can grieve without financial worry.48 hours
Average claim processing time
Over 4
Continents served for diaspora families
US$150
Entry plan per year for nuclear families
100%
Culturally Matched farewell plans
Who We Are
Born from an ancient truth
Ubuntu - I am because we are
Ubuntu Farewell was built from this foundational philosophy. We are the steady hand that connects underwriting, repatriation, cultural rites and family across borders.
Our promise is simple. Every farewell will be handled with dignity, clarity and care, so families can focus on remembering, not on paperwork.
We combine Old Mutual's trusted underwriting with technology that meets you where you already are, WhatsApp.
Our Four Pillars
1. Dignity
Every farewell deserves to be handled with the utmost care and respect for the departed and their family.
Every farewell deserves to be handled with the utmost care and respect for the departed and their family.
2. Clarity
No jargon, no hidden fees. Real-time tracking keeps your family informed every step of the way.
No jargon, no hidden fees. Real-time tracking keeps your family informed every step of the way.
3. Culture
Your traditions are not an add-on, they are central to how we design and deliver every plan.
Your traditions are not an add-on, they are central to how we design and deliver every plan.
4. Connection
Distance should never separate family from farewell. We make participation possible from anywhere.
Distance should never separate family from farewell. We make participation possible from anywhere.
What we do
We make the hardest moment feel supported and guided
Diaspora Last Expense Cover
Comprehensive coverage for nuclear and extended families wherever they are in the world.From US$150/year
Repatriation Support
From anywhere in the world, back home to Africa. Logistics handled end-to-end with dignity.Included in plan
Cultural Rite Matching
Built into your plan. Your rites, your traditions, your way, coordinated with trusted local experts.Included in plan
48-Hour Claims
Fast, transparent payouts with real-time tracking so you always know the status of your claim.Included in plan
Live Streaming & Digital Programs
So family abroad can participate fully, high-quality streaming and memorial digital programmes.GoFundMe Integration
Pay-as-you-earn support for low-income families. No one is left behind when goodbye comes.On request
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No surprises. Ever.
Choose the plan that fits your family. All plans include real-time tracking, cultural rite coordination and 48-hour claims.
Real Families, Real Farewells
Stories of care across borders
"They made sure my mother's Luo rites were honoured even though I was in London. I never felt far away from home."
James Q - London, United Kingdom
James Q - London, United Kingdom
"The tracker gave us peace of mind. We knew exactly when the hearse left and when the ceremony began. Incredible."
Achieng M - Johannesburg, South Africa
Achieng M - Johannesburg, South Africa
"No hidden costs. Everything was clear from day one. Ubuntu Farewell took the burden off my family completely."
Peter K, Nairobi, Kenya
Peter K, Nairobi, Kenya
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