W. S. Engledoe & Sons

Guiding Cape Town families since 1955

With dignity, compassion, and unwavering care, we honor the lives of those we've lost while supporting the families they leave behind.

24/7 Support Line Our Services

What We Offer

Comprehensive services designed to honour your loved ones with dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Burial Services

Traditional and personalised burial arrangements conducted with the utmost dignity.

Our team assists with selecting a cemetery, arranging transportation, organising a graveside service and handling legal documentation.

Cremation Services

Respectful cremation services with options for memorials and ash scattering.

We offer affordable and dignified cremations, with choices for direct cremation or a service, allowing ashes to be kept in an urn, scattered or placed in a columbarium.

Funeral Planning

Thoughtful planning and coordination to ensure every detail is taken care of.

We manage every detail—venue booking, catering, transportation, floral arrangements and printed materials—ensuring a seamless, stress‑free experience.

Full Parlour Services

Complete arrangements, logistics and compassionate on‑the‑day care.

Our parlour team offers comprehensive coordination, compassionate support and customised arrangements, drawing on our professional expertise and personalised approach.

WS Engledoe and Sons Team - Vaughn Garnet & Garth Engledoe

A Legacy of Care Since 1955

Rooted in Cape Town for generations, WS Engledoe & Sons is a family‑run funeral home built on compassion, integrity and respect. Since 1955 we've been trusted to walk alongside families with quiet professionalism—caring for every detail so each farewell genuinely reflects the life it honours.

From our base in Salt River, our experienced team offers calm, personalised guidance—whether you need immediate assistance or thoughtful planning for the days ahead. We uphold values of dignity, respect and compassion and provide tailored services to honour every life.

70+
Years of Service
1000+
Families Served
4.7★
Google Rating

What Our Families Say

Based on our 4.7‑star Google rating

★★★★★

"Incredibly professional and compassionate. They handled everything with such grace and made a difficult time much easier for our family."

– The Jacobs Family

★★★★★

"WS Engledoe & Sons provided exceptional service. Their attention to detail and genuine care were deeply appreciated. Highly recommended."

– Sarah P.

★★★★☆

"A very professional service. They were patient and guided us through every step of the process. Thank you for your support."

– Michael B.

★★★★★

"The team was so understanding and accommodating to our cultural needs. They truly went above and beyond for my grandmother’s farewell."

– Naledi Williams

★★★★★

"From the first phone call, we felt supported. Their kindness and professionalism are unmatched. A true pillar of the community."

– David Chen

Contact & Availability

Our lines are open 24‑hours for support whenever you need it most. Please reach out for immediate assistance or to discuss your needs.

24/7 Support Line
082 49 49 852
Visit Our Location
12 Spencer Road, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925

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