Loss of a loved one is one of life’s certainties, yet it is one of the most difficult experiences for any family to prepare for. When a loved one passes away, families are faced with grief while simultaneously having to make urgent financial, logistical and emotional decisions.
From mortuary expenses and transportation to a coffin, tents, chairs, food and other funeral arrangements, the costs can quickly become overwhelming.
This is why Tujilinde Companion’s Msiba Plan is more than a funeral-support programme. It is a practical way for families to prepare for an eventuality that nobody wishes for, but which every family should be ready to face.
Through the Msiba Plan, Tujilinde Companion stands with its members and their families, providing essential support when it matters most.
Why Every Family Should Prepare in Advance
When bereavement occurs, the last thing a family should have to worry about is where the money for essential funeral services will come from.
Without preparation, families may be forced to borrow, sell property or rely heavily on relatives and friends. At a time when family members should be mourning and supporting each other, financial pressure can make an already painful experience even more difficult.
Preparing in advance provides a measure of security.
The Msiba Plan is not about expecting death or living in fear. It is about being responsible today so that your family can have support tomorrow.
As Caroline Omollo, a Tujilinde Companion beneficiary, reflected after her family received support during the burial of her sister-in-law:
“Words alone cannot fully express how grateful we are for your support during this difficult time.”
That gratitude captures why preparation matters. When families are going through one of their most difficult moments, having someone stand with them can make a meaningful difference.
Two Weeks’ Mortuary Bill
Mortuary Bill Payment for 2 weeks is among our Msiba Plan services.
One of the immediate financial challenges after a death is the cost of keeping the body at a mortuary while funeral arrangements are being made.
The Msiba Plan provides payment of a two-weeks’ mortuary bill, giving families valuable financial relief during the period between loss and burial.
This allows relatives more time to organize the funeral without the added pressure of mounting mortuary expenses.
Executive Coffin and Body Dressing
A dignified farewell is important to every family.
Body arriving home for send off
The Msiba Plan provides an executive coffin as well as body dressing, helping families ensure that their loved one is respectfully prepared for their final journey.
These are expenses that can be difficult to plan for when they arise unexpectedly. Having them included as part of a prepared support plan can significantly reduce the burden.
Transportation of the Body
Transportation of Body from Mortuary during members Last respect journey
Funerals often involve transporting the deceased from a mortuary to the family home, church or burial location.
The Msiba Plan includes transportation of the body, helping families manage this important logistical requirement without having to bear the entire cost themselves.
For families whose loved one has passed away far from home, this support can be particularly valuable.
Tents, Chairs and a Place for People to Gather
Funerals bring together family, friends, neighbours, church members and the wider community.
2 Large Tents, and 200 Plastic seats for our members during send off
The Msiba Plan provides two tents and 200 plastic chairs, helping create a suitable environment for mourners to gather, pray, remember their loved one and support the bereaved family.
The plan also includes a gazebo tent, providing additional covered space where necessary.
These may appear to be simple requirements, but when a family has to arrange everything within a few days, the costs can quickly add up.
Red Carpet, Trolley and Lowering Gear
A Trolley and Lowering Gear offered during one of our Members’ send-off
A dignified send-off also involves several practical details.
The Msiba Plan provides red carpet, a trolley and lowering gear, helping families manage important aspects of the funeral ceremony and burial.
A Lowering Gear for Last Respect
By taking care of these essential requirements, Tujilinde Companion helps families focus on what matters most: mourning, remembering their loved one and standing together as a family.
Evans, son-in-law to the late Agnes Awinja from Kisumu Nyahera, Dago Thim Village, expressed his appreciation for the support his family received:
“Your prayers, visits, messages of comfort, and financial support carried us through one of the most painful chapters of our lives.”
His experience demonstrates that support during bereavement is not only about material assistance. Presence, encouragement and practical help can provide comfort when families need it most.
Food Support: A Bull and a Sack of Maize
Funeral gatherings can bring together large numbers of people, and feeding mourners can become another significant expense for a bereaved family.
The Msiba Plan goes beyond funeral equipment by also providing one bull for food and one sack of maize, subject to the applicable membership conditions.
This practical assistance helps families manage the responsibility of providing food for mourners and relatives during the funeral period.
It is another example of how preparation can help reduce the financial pressure that comes with organizing a dignified send-off.
Standing With Families Through Difficult Moments
The true value of a support programme is often best understood through the experiences of the people who have received that support.
Whims Onyango Irina from Kuja Village, Homa Bay County, shared how the support from Tujilinde Companion affected her family following the loss of her daughter:
“Your contribution and the way you stood with us during the funeral gave us strength, comfort, and hope when we needed it most.”
For a grieving family, knowing that an organization is willing to stand beside them can provide reassurance at a time when everything else may feel uncertain.
Whims also expressed a sentiment that reflects the spirit behind the programme:
“We truly felt your love and concern, and we do not take your kindness for granted.”
A Plan That Turns Preparation Into Peace of Mind
Nicholas Aketch, from Kodhako Village, Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, also shared his family’s experience following the loss of their grandfather.
He told the Tujilinde team:
“I take this opportunity to thank the CEO and the team at Tujilinde Companion for standing with us and supporting our family after the loss of our grandfather.”
For Nicholas and his family, the support was a reminder that preparation can make a difference when life takes an unexpected turn.
The lesson is simple: you cannot predict when loss will happen, but you can prepare for how your family will respond when it does.
Prepare Today. Protect Your Family Tomorrow.
The Msiba Plan brings together a range of essential services designed to support members and their families during one of life’s most difficult moments.
From a two-weeks’ mortuary bill, executive coffin and body dressing, to transportation of the body, two tents, 200 plastic chairs, red carpet, gazebo tent, trolley and lowering gear, the plan provides practical assistance when it is needed most.
It also extends to food support through a bull and a sack of maize, helping families manage the wider responsibilities that accompany a funeral.
Ultimately, preparing for the unexpected is an act of love.
It means making a decision today that can spare your loved ones from unnecessary financial and logistical pressure tomorrow. It means ensuring that when your family needs support, there is already a plan in place.
