Upcoming event · Gala & AGM
UFPASA Gala & AGM
17 November 2026 – 18 November 2026
Emerald Casino · Vaal Region
Countdown to event date · SAST
Connect. Network. Celebrate. Join fellow funeral practitioners for live music, dining, awards and recognition, and opportunities to share ideas and build stronger partnerships. Start time and booking arrangements to be confirmed; contact UFPASA for attendance enquiries.
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About UFPASA
One national body for South Africa's funeral practitioners.
UFPASA (United Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa) is a national association representing funeral parlours across South Africa, with a focus on transformation, unity, professionalism and protecting the interests of an emerging and established funeral practitioner community.
The association advocates for fair regulation, recognition by government and the upliftment of previously disadvantaged funeral parlour owners.
Read more about usOur Vision
“To be the leading, recognized voice for funeral parlours in South Africa, ensuring dignity, professionalism and sustainable growth of the funeral industry.”
Our Mission
- 01Unite funeral parlours under one national body.
- 02Promote compliance, ethics, hygiene and quality service.
- 03Engage government on regulation, health acts and industry transformation.
- 04Provide training, support and business development for members.
- 05Protect the interests and integrity of the funeral profession.
Values & Principles
What we stand for.
Ubuntu & Dignity
Every family deserves dignified burial and respect for the deceased.
Integrity & Ethics
Highest standards of service, transparency and honesty.
Unity & Transformation
Inclusive growth for black emerging parlours.
Professionalism
Compliance with health regulations, training and standards.
Advocacy
Represent members as an official body to government and stakeholders.
Community Service
Serve members with care, compassion and accountability.
Membership Benefits
Advocacy, transformation and growth — together.
A united national voice
Belong to one national body representing funeral parlours across South Africa.
Advocacy with government
Engagement on regulation, health acts and industry transformation.
Training & development
Training, support and business development for members.
Standards & integrity
Promote compliance, ethics, hygiene and quality service.
Events & Training
Learn, meet and grow as an industry.
Gala & AGM
UFPASA Gala & AGM
16 November 2026 at 22:00
Gallery
Our members, together.
News & Notices
Latest from the association.
Announcements will appear here once published.
Join a united national body.
Questions? Write to info@ufpasa.org