Funeral Industry Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) • NPO Act 71 of 1997
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Funeral Industry Practitioners of SA
Statutory & Health Standards

Compliance & Legislation

FIPSA enforces statutory excellence across all South African provinces. Discover the health bylaws, Certificate of Competence (COC) requirements, and financial mandates governing funeral operations.

GN No. R363 of 2013
National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)
Regulations Relating to the Management of Human Remains

Mandatory statutory regulation stipulating environmental health standards, mortuary hygiene, embalming containment, and cold storage refrigeration.

Key Statutory Obligation:Display a valid Certificate of Competence (COC) issued by the local municipality on business premises.
Act No. 37 of 2002
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS)

Regulates funeral insurance policies, premium collections, and intermediary underwriting agreements to safeguard consumers against fraudulent schemes.

Key Statutory Obligation:Maintain Category 1 Financial Services Provider (FSP) authorization or verified Juristic Representative status under an authorized underwriter.
Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
Information Regulator of South Africa
Protection of Personal Information Act

Requires secure processing, non-disclosure, and confidential handling of deceased records, death notices, and sensitive family biographical data.

Key Statutory Obligation:Strict privacy safeguards, encrypted client databases, and explicit consent protocols for memorial publications.
Companies Act No. 71 of 2008
CIPC & SARS Tax Compliance
Companies & Intellectual Property Commission

Mandates corporate registration, annual tax clearance, and legitimate legal enterprise standing for all commercial undertakers.

Key Statutory Obligation:Valid CIPC registration documents, good standing tax certificate, and registered business premises.
Funeral Parlour Compliance Checklist

Check the requirements your funeral business currently meets. FIPSA assists members in achieving full statutory compliance.

Readiness Score

83%

5 of 6 requirements completed. FIPSA offers legal & technical guidance for outstanding items.