Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Jay Malatji, Provincial General Manager for Gauteng, North West and Limpopo at Metropolitan, about the deep cultural significance of burial in South Africa. Far from being a simple logistical process, burial is closely tied to identity, heritage, and a sense of belonging. For many families, being laid to rest in one’s ancestral home remains a non-negotiable final rite one that reconnects the departed with their lineage and community. However, in an increasingly mobile society, honouring this tradition is becoming more complex.