What a funeral tent hire includes
The standard setup is a peg-and-pole tent over the yard, plastic chairs in rows, and trestle tables for the after-service meal — up in one visit, collected after the weekend. Common additions: a kitchen gazebo, a mobile fridge for catering, extra chair rows for the night vigil, and the after-tears extension carried on the same hire. The crew anchors for the coastal breeze and waterproofs against the showers.
| Setup | Typical band |
|---|---|
| 50-seat tent + chairs | R1,500–R3,000 |
| 100-seat tent + chairs + tables | R3,000–R5,500 |
| Kitchen gazebo add-on | from R850 |
| Mobile fridge | R650–R1,200 |
How the 48-hour turnaround works
Send the area, the yard size if known, and the service day through the quote form — funeral enquiries jump the queue and are confirmed the same day. Rigging lands the day before the service across the metro, and the crew works around the household: quiet setup, at the hours the family sets.
Areas covered at funeral notice
Mdantsane across the NU zones, Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Nompumelelo, Reeston and Potsdam, the East London suburbs, plus King William's Town, Bhisho and Ginsberg on the outlying side. Memorial services, unveilings and prayer gatherings book the same setups at standard notice, with furniture itemised on tables and chairs for hire in East London and bundle pricing in tent hire prices in East London.
Common questions
How quickly can a funeral tent be set up in East London?
Within 24–48 hours of confirmation. Funeral enquiries are prioritised, quotes come back same-day, and rigging is scheduled the day before the service across the Buffalo City metro.
What size tent is needed for a funeral?
Most home funeral services seat 50–100 — a 50-seat tent with chairs runs R1,500–R3,000 and a 100-seat setup R3,000–R5,500. Large services add a second tent rather than one oversized structure.
Do you cover funerals in Mdantsane and Duncan Village?
Yes — Mdantsane across the NU zones, Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Nompumelelo and Reeston, plus King William's Town and Bhisho on the outlying side, all at 24–48-hour notice.