About FIPSA
Recognising the need for unity, professional representation, and collective advancement within the sector, the Funeral Industry Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) was founded in 2018.
The National Voice of Funeral Practitioners
Registered in terms of the Nonprofit Organisations Act, 1997 (Act No. 71 of 1997), FIPSA represents funeral directors, undertakers, embalmers, and mortuary managers across the Republic of South Africa and neighbouring SADC jurisdictions.
FIPSA operates as a juristic person with full legal standing to advocate on behalf of its members, ensure strict compliance with municipal health bylaws and the National Health Act (Act No. 61 of 2003), and protect grieving families with solemn dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
Our Vision
“A leading, diverse, innovative organisation that supports the sustainability and growth of its members.”
Our Mission
“We provide our members with innovative, transformational best practices, products and services to ensure sustainable growth and excellence in funeral services.”
Aims and Objectives of FIPSA
To protect and defend the commercial interests and development of the funeral industry.
To promote and maintain high standards through ongoing training and professional development of members.
To collect and disseminate relevant industry knowledge, updates, publications, and materials.
To promote collective procurement of coffins, wreaths, hearses, and equipment to grow local manufacturing.
To provide guidance, address grievances, and facilitate fair dispute resolution among practitioners.
To engage and collaborate with state institutions and associations on matters of mutual public interest.
To protect the public and the Association from service malpractice and substandard facilities.
To promote unity, cooperation, and the spirit of Ubuntu across all 9 provinces in South Africa.
To act as the official representative body making representations to government and statutory authorities.
To enforce regulatory compliance with the National Health Act and Financial Sector Conduct Authority.