Association Tiers & Benefits
Membership Categories
FIPSA offers four membership categories tailored to established directors, suppliers, and emerging practitioners, with access to group procurement savings and legal advocacy.
Full Member
Licensed Funeral Directors & Established UndertakersSubscription:
Key Privileges:R650 / month (or R7,200 annually)
- Full voting rights in National, Provincial & Regional elections
- Eligibility to stand for NEC, PEC, and REC executive office
- Official FIPSA Gold Certificate of Accreditation & premises plaque
- Access to FIPSA Collective Procurement discounts (up to 35% on coffins & fleet)
Corporate Member
Manufacturers, Fleet Builders & Industry SuppliersSubscription:
Key Privileges:R1,200 / month (or R13,500 annually)
- Exclusive access to 1,200+ FIPSA funeral director procurement network
- Exhibitor priority at FIPSA National Conferences and Provincial Expos
- Official Corporate Partner designation and digital portal placement
- Direct B2B promotion in monthly newsletter and member circulars
Associate Member
Emerging Operators, Mortuary Trainees & Allied ServicesSubscription:
Key Privileges:R350 / month (or R3,800 annually)
- Mentorship and incubation to obtain COC and FSCA licensing
- Participation in all FIPSA educational workshops, webinars, and training
- Access to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance templates
- Pathway to transition into Full Membership within 12 months
By NEC Nomination
Honorary Member
Distinguished Industry Pioneers & Elder StatespersonsSubscription:
Key Privileges:Conferred by NEC (Complimentary)
- Lifetime membership and presidential honors roll
- Permanent advisory status on the President's Advisory Committee (PAC)
- VIP delegate credentials to all national conferences and state galas
Conferred by NECNot open for direct application
Collective Procurement Calculator
Section 2.4 of the Constitution mandates FIPSA to negotiate collective bulk procurement discounts on coffins, caskets, hearses, and insurance underwriting. Slide to estimate your annual savings:
Average Services Conducted Per Month: 25 funerals
5 (Small Parlour)50 (Established)100+ (Regional Fleet)
Estimated Annual Group Savings