Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – The First Mutual Life Assurance Company has expanded its footprints in the Midlands as it opened its Gweru branch funeral parlor recently.
The Company which has other branches in Harare, Bulawayo, Karoi, Masvingo, Mutare and Mutoko, says it managed to meet its goal of setting up branches in bigger cities and coming to the grassroots to serve communities.
Speaking to TellZim News, First Mutual Funeral Services Consultant, Hillary Mutandwa said opening of the Gweru branch was also meant to serve Kwekwe and the surrounding communities.
“This branch is not only meant for Gweru but to also serve Kwekwe and surrounding areas. Besides health services, we also offer financial and funeral services in terms of policies. We hope the services we offer will help the bereaved in times of mourning,” said Mutandwa.
“The funeral policies can be paid from as little as USD$3.76 and there is an option of paying in local currency, the ZiG. We look forward to providing economic dignity for all including the Gweru community and Midlands Province at large,” said Mutandwa.
Some of the services being offered by the company include storage, washing & dressing, Reconstruction, Embalming, Chapel among other services.
Current Funeral Cash Plan (FCP) and eFML policy holders will have an option to access the services based on their policy value at the time of claiming. Funeral services are provided to both policy holders and non-policy holders.” he said.
First Mutual Life Assurance Company first launched its funeral services in Harare in 2019 and aims to open other branches in Chivhu, Mvurwi and Beitbridge.
