Stokvel Spotlight
How One Funeral Society Added Mental-Health Counselling for Members
A burial society expanded benefits after members asked for grief support-not only the grocery parcel.
By Elisha Bere1 min readMarch 4, 2026
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They negotiated a group rate with two registered counsellors and hold monthly open sessions funded from a 3% levy on contributions.
Trust grew: attendance at annual general meetings doubled after the first year.
We include a sample addendum they appended to their constitution.
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