TRUSTED FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1981
More Than a FarewellIt is Remembrance
We know this is hard. Focus on honoring their memory and let us take care of everything else.
"Thom Kight guided our mother's cremation with dignity and ensured her ashes reached Australia safely."
— Peter & Mandy"Your kind assistance and caring approach were deeply comforting at an awful time."
— Allison"Excellent service and superb efficiency. You gave our mom a beautiful send off."
— CarynOUR SERVICES
Dignified Care For Every Need.
We are here to help you. A comprehensive funeral and memorial service tailored to your family's wishes.
- Gentle respectful guidance
- Complete care from first call
- Transparent process explained clearly
- Meaningful personalised services
- Full coordination handled for you
- Honouring every faith and tradition
- Traditional and private burial options
- Cemetery coordination and graveside setup
- Gentle preparation and viewing arrangements
- Worldwide inbound and outbound transfers
- Embassy and airline liaison managed
- Compliant preparation for international travel
- Lawful permits and approvals handled
- Carried out privately and with dignity
- Full relocation and next-step coordination
WE GUIDE YOU THROUGH EVERY STEP
You don't have to know what to do next.
Call Us Any Time
Day or night, a caring funeral director is ready to take your first call and guide you gently through what happens next.
We Handle Everything
From paperwork and permits to preparation and coordination — we manage every detail with care so your family can focus on each other.
A Dignified Farewell
Together we create a respectful, meaningful goodbye that truly honours your loved one's life.
Quiet, steady guidance from the first call to the final farewell.
WHO WE ARE
Built on Compassion & Integrity.
Since 1981, a family-run business spanning three generations. Every farewell is deeply personal.
Compassionate Support From The First Call
We are available day and night to bring your loved one into our care and support your family through those first difficult hours.
A Service That Truly Reflects Their Life
We help you create a farewell shaped around your loved one's story, faith, and what matters most to your family.
Guidance for Families, Friends and Faith
We manage the arrangements from start to finish so you can focus on memory, family and finding peace.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Real Families Say
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Funeral Director Associations
We operate according to industry's codes of practice and ethics.
World Organisation of Funeral Operatives
Thom Kight & Company is a member of FIAT-IFTA, the biggest network of Funeral Operatives worldwide.
Independent Funeral Directors Association of South Africa
Thom Kight & Company is a founding member of IFDA, an international network of funeral directors across Southern Africa.
National Association of Funeral Directors, United Kingdom
Thom Kight & Company is a member of NAFD, the largest and longest-established Trade Association within the funeral profession.
Funeral Federation of South Africa
Thom Kight & Company is a member of the FFSA, the regulatory body and beacon of dignity, respect, and professionalism within South Africa's funeral services industry.
OUR LEGACY
Honouring Thomas Keight
(1943–2015)
At the heart of Thom Kight & Company lies the vision and compassion of its founder, Thomas Keight — affectionately known as The Gentleman Undertaker.
Born in England in 1943, Thomas began his journey into funeral service at just 16, apprenticing with a local funeral director. Over five years, he mastered every aspect of the profession — from handcrafting coffins and embalming to conducting services and becoming a qualified monumental mason.
After emigrating to South Africa in 1968, Thomas brought his quiet strength and meticulous standards to the Homes Trust Group, and later to Wilmots in Johannesburg. But it was in 1981, with encouragement from doctors and ministers who saw the need for a more personal, dignified approach to funerals, that he founded Thom Kight & Company.
In December 2015, Thomas passed away suddenly from a heart attack. His legacy lives on through his son, Neil Keight, who worked alongside him for 25 years and now leads the company with the same grace and dedication.
OUR MISSION
Helping families find peace, one step at a time.
For over 40 years, families across South Africa have trusted our family-run team to handle life's most difficult moments with integrity, warmth and care.
CONTACT A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Let's Talk When You're Ready
We keep things simple and dignified. Share a few details and we will guide you with clear, gentle advice.
- Private, compassionate conversation
- Clear next steps explained in plain language
- No obligation and no pressure
YOUR FAMILY IS OUR
priority