Durban | KZN | South Africa
Durban | KZN
| South Africa
About Bell Funerals,
Durban, KZN, South Africa
Company Vision
Bell Funerals Bell Funerals trades as a Sole Proprietor in the Durban Metropolitan Area.
Its target market are Christians in the Catholic, Anglican, and Pentecostal faiths,
where we do services whether Cremations or Burials. Bell Funerals have a Google Rating of 5.0 and have been in business since 1999.
We are a Registered Funeral Undertaker with a Certificate of Competence and our own BD Number (Registrar at Home Affairs).
Our mortuary and our premises are being inspected on a monthly basis to ensure compliance by the Dept of Health.
We have 16 Vehicles (all registered with the Dept of Health) and a staff complement of 8,with the idea of increasing that to 10.
We have our own electric generator for bad times and do not store cadavers with other undertakers.
Our refrigeration is monitored via camera on a 24/7 basis to ensure your loved one is strictly taken care of, and only trained,
employed staff members of Bells are allowed access to them.
We are conservative in our approach to our work and do not rip people off with prices.
Introduction to Bell Funerals
Founded:
Bell Funerals was started in the year 2000, making it 26 years old in 2026.
Ownership History:
It began as a partnership between Frank Botes and Gary Chapman,
both of whom previously worked at Doves Adlam & Reid.
The partnership dissolved around 2007,
and Gary Chapman became the Sole Proprietor and owner,
which remains the case today.
Service Areas:
They trade mainly in the Greater Durban Area, including Pietermaritzburg, Margate, Richards Bay, and Mooi River.
Target Market:
They focus on the Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and Pentecostal Christian communities,
specifically serving the European-born communities in those areas.
Industry Insight:
Unregistered undertakers currently outnumber registered ones by about 70% to 30%.
Bell Funerals emphasizes being a Registered Funeral Undertaker with full compliance.
Compliance Criteria for Registered Undertakers
The funeral industry has become largely unregulated, but a registered firm like Bell Funerals adheres to the following:
Approved Premises:
Facilities must be approved by both the Local Municipality and the Department of Health.
Suitable Refrigeration:
Must have proper refrigeration for the preservation of deceased loved ones on the premises.
Certified Vehicles:
Vehicles used for transport must be approved and registered with the Department of Health.
Certificate of Competence:
Legally required to handle human remains.
Health Inspections:
The mortuary is inspected monthly by the Department of Health for cleanliness and hygiene.
Pest Control:
A registered company conducts pest and entomology inspections every three months.
Waste Management:
A formal contract must be in place for the legal disposal of medical waste (gloves, scalpel blades, etc.).
Power Backup:
Maintenance of a generator for power outages to ensure continuous refrigeration.
Trained Staff:
Staff members must have certificates to prove their training, ensuring only qualified personnel have access to your loved ones.
Office Hours
| MON: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
|---|---|
| TUE: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
| WED: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
| THU: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
| FRI: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
| SAT: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
| SUN: | 8:00 AM – 16:00 PM |
Company Vision
Bell Funerals trades as a sole proprietor within the Durban unicity, Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa.
Our aim of the company is to provide a less expensive alternative which is dignified, professionally done with exceptional service & seeks to make things as easy as possible for families in their time of grief.
In this regard, Bell Funerals will attend to your loved one with commitment & passion.
For your comfort and convenience we will gather all the necessary documentation , we deliver all such documentation back to you at your residence at a cost lower than that offered by alternative companies.
Contact Details
Locations
62 Williams Road
Durban 4001
Kwazulu-Natal
Bell Funerals Numbers
Phone: 031 301 4793
Fax: 031 301 5196
Mobile: +27 – 83 784 7755
Mobile: +27 – 71 747 2518
24/7 Hours: Numbers
Phone: 031 564 0261
Mobile: 071 747 2518