GETUP FUNERAL COVER
Seamless Transition to Metropolitan
Your Coverage, Our Legacy
Welcome to GetUp Funeral Cover, now seamlessly integrated into the Metropolitan family. As we embark on an exciting journey with Metropolitan, we want to inform you that the GetUp Funeral Cover plan is no longer available for new purchases.
We want to assure our existing clients that your coverage remains our top priority. Under the trusted name of Metropolitan, with a legacy of serving South Africans for over a century, your funeral cover is not just a plan; it's a commitment to your peace of mind. Explore the transition details and learn more about the continued support and benefits that Metropolitan brings to your doorstep.
What this means to our existing clients
Uninterrupted Service
Your existing GetUp Funeral Cover will continue to provide the same great service you’ve come to expect.
No Action Required
Rest easy, existing clients — no immediate action is required on your part. Your coverage will smoothly transition to Metropolitan, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of support. For now, the claims process remains unchanged. If you need to make a claim, simply head to the Claims Page and follow the steps. It should only take about 5 minutes when you’re ready.
Explore Metropolitan’s Offerings
Although GetUp Funeral Cover is no longer available for new sign-ups, Metropolitan offers a range of insurance solutions to meet your needs. Visit www.metropolitan.co.za to explore our offerings.
It’s all in the details...
THE GETUP FUNERAL PLAN
The GetUp Funeral Plan can be described as the start of something bigger. It is a basic building block for effective lifelong protection for yourself and your family. This one-stop funeral solution protects you, your family and extended family, whilst offering so much more.
01Introduction
Take control of your financial wellness now. Even the smallest start can make a huge difference in your life and the lives of people you care about. Stick to these guidelines to keep your journey to financial wellness on track.
About the plan
02Let's talk benefits
With the GetUp Funeral Plan, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to benefits. This plan includes Cover benefits, Included benefits and Additional benefits. To understand how these benefits work, let’s look at a model of an atom you might recognise from primary-school science class.
Cover benefitsIncluded benefitsAdditional benefits03People You Want To Protect
You may cover up to a maximum of 20 lives including the plan owner.
Plan ownerLife partnerChildren ParentsExtended FamilyWaiting periods04Beneficiaries & Claims
Your beneficiary gets any money that is left after all the funeral costs have been paid. You should choose the person to whom we pay out the money. This person is your beneficiary. Only a living (natural) person over the age of 18 can be nominated to receive benefits. Metropolitan GetUp will not pay a trust or a company.
BeneficiariesHow to claim for a life covered05When Getup Will Not Pay Any Benefits
Find out more about each instance, below:
Suicide and self-inflicted injuryAccidentsProviding incorrect informationCommitting fraudThe Insured Life passes away in another countryResidence in South Africa06How To Maintain Your Plan
In today’s dynamic fast-moving environment, on-demand solutions, easy access and flexibility are expected. You want flexible, personalised and more agile solutions to meet your needs. Why should that not be the case when it comes to your protection and insurance?
Making PaymentsChanges to monthly payments & benefitsMaking changes to your planAdditional InformationContact detailsPrivacy Statement