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Our aim is to make the funeral experience less distressing through our professionalism and support.

The Chapel of Rest at our premises in Vrededorp can comfortably accommodate 100 people and can be adapted for any type of service.

About Us

Thom Kight & Company is a family business with a personal touch. We assist bereaved families with arranging and overseeing burials, cremations, funerals, repatriations (national and international), and memorial services.

We belong to industry associations world-wide that underlines our commitment to delivering the highest standards in funeral services.

Professionalism goes hand in hand with our personal touch.

There are many factors to consider when planning a service, including religious observations and ceremonies, and the wishes of the deceased.

A COMPLETE OR MEMORIAL SERVICE

These services are held in a venue such as a religious building or on the premises of the funeral director. With a complete service, the coffin is present during the service. With a memorial service, it is not. Usually, the service takes place before the cremation or burial.

GRAVESIDE OR CREMATORIUM SERVICE

These services are held in addition to, or in place of, a complete or memorial service and are usually attended by close family and friends only.

A PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE

Here are some of the things you may consider when arranging a personal service that is respectful to the deceased and meaningful to their loved ones.

Placing notices in local newspapers
Choosing the coffin and urn or gravestone
Where the service will take place
Viewing the deceased before or during the service, and dressing and preparing the deceased for viewing
Who will officiate at the service (for example, a religious official)
Who will say the obituary
The music to be played before, during and after the service
Whether there will be photographs of the deceased at the service (including digital displays, for example in a presentation)
The service programme – photographs, poems or other personal touches to be included
Flowers and wreaths, or donations to charity in lieu of these
Catering at the service
Transport for the deceased as well as close family members

Thom Kight can assist with all these arrangements, bearing in mind your personal needs and budget. Contact us and we will advise you on what to do. GET IN TOUCH

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OUR SERVICES

The Highest Standards

GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS

We provide high-quality services in line with the Industry's code
of practice standards and professional ethics.

Quality and standards are what bereaved families assume, want, and expect from funeral directors. We are a member of the World Organisation of Funeral Operatives (FIAT–IFTA) and a founding member of the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Southern Africa (IFDA). To maintain high standards, our staff undertakes continued training and reviews professional practice standards.

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