09/07/2025
PMR Gold Arrow Award Winner
2nd Place
🌿𝐃𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘🌿
Abigail Smit, the visionary behind Fern Funeral Solutions, is reshaping how Namibians navigate one of life’s most challenging inevitabilities: death. With a deeply personal, fully mobile funeral planning service, Fern Funeral Solutions is rooted in compassion, convenience, and care. Her ethos is simple yet profound: “You stay home with your family, focus on grieving and healing – I do the rest.”
Fern Funeral Solutions stands out in Namibia for its unique, personalised approach to funeral planning, administration and co-ordination. Abigail offers consultations and planning in the comfort of your home, handling every detail of the process, from completing the tedious paperwork to standing in the queues at Home Affairs, Nampol, and Old Age Grant offices. Whether it’s arranging cremations or burials with your preferred funeral home, she ensures that every step is taken care of, with the utmost attention and respect.
As a pioneer in her field, Abigail is introducing Namibians to the concept of pre-planning funerals, a service she describes as a profound act of love. It’s a statistic that can be difficult to face: about 75% of people end up planning funerals unexpectedly, often in the midst of grief. This can lead to family disputes, excessive spending, and decision fatigue. Pre-planning lifts that burden from the shoulders of loved ones, giving them space to focus on healing and celebrating a life well-lived, instead of navigating stressful decisions.
Personalisation is at the heart of Abigail’s work. She believes that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to farewells, and each ceremony, resting place, and even song choice should reflect the unique life of the individual. For those with an eco-conscious mindset, Fern Funeral Solutions offer some environmentally friendly options, making it the “Natural Choice” for those who wish to leave a sustainable legacy.
Abigail’s work aligns with the growing “death-positive” movement, which encourages open and honest conversations about end-of-life choices. By tackling death as a taboo subject, she fosters a culture of preparedness and peace of mind, helping people make informed decisions about their end-of-life wishes.
For those seeking a thoughtful, customised approach to funeral planning, Fern Funeral Solutions offers more than a service—it provides compassionate support during life’s most delicate moments. Abigail’s commitment to passion, purpose, and care is changing how Namibia approaches life, death, and the legacy we leave behind.
Committed to making a difference by serving with passion, purpose and care, let us help you celebrate your loved one’s life.
