ABOUT US
About Dorotian Funeral Services
Dorotian Funeral Services – Serving the Community Since 1993
Dorotian Funeral Services, established in Potchefstroom in 1993, is a trusted and authorized financial services provider with a proud 100% black woman ownership. We are a family-owned business and a Level One Contributor with **135% B-BBEE procurement recognition**, demonstrating our commitment to economic empowerment.
The name “Dorotian” is a unique combination formed by taking the first letter of the four founders’ names: Dolf, Rodney, Tiro, and Anver. It signifies the collaborative spirit that built our company.
Dorotian Funeral Services offers comprehensive funeral solutions, catering to all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Our services encompass everything from insurance plans to cremations, exhumations, and full catering services. We are committed to providing a seamless and dignified end-to-end experience for our clients.
Our guiding principle is to serve our clients and the community selflessly. We believe in putting people’s needs above our own. This philosophy is instilled in our management team and reflected in every aspect of our service.
Dorotian Funeral Services, proudly owned and operated by the Bezuidenhout family, has grown to serve the nation with reputable and dignified funeral services. We have branches conveniently located in Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Stilfontein, Ventersdorp, Fochville, Carletonville, and Knysna.
Dorotian Funeral Services’ policy administration is handled by ECONO-group administrators and underwritten by SAFRICAN.
Our Vision
Establish ourselves as the leading provider of end-to-end funeral services, known far and near as the most compassionate funeral parlour and the most efficient administrator.
Our Mission
We at DOROTIAN Commit Ourselves:
To afford the deceased the last honour, respect and loving care they deserve.
To be the most dependable pillar of strength, support and comfort to bereaved families and friends.
To provide people from all walks of life with a comprehensive choice of funeral policies, packages and solutions.
To completely remove the funeral burden from loved ones remaining behind, allowing them time to cherish the best moments.
To make our business, team and our service better and better all the time.
Our Values
Put God first in everything we do and trust in His ways
Build sound relations with the people we serve, putting their need before our own.
We are made by our people – clients and staff
Be a place of comfort, understanding and warmth
Be honest in everything we do
Strive to achieve the highest standard in everything we do by taking due care in every take at hand
Respect and communication to achieve unity
Stop at nothing in achieving our vision
Our Team
Meet the team behind Dorotian Funeral Services
Tebogo Lekome
General Manager & Assistant Director
Shirley Bezuidenhout
Our Director & CEO
Matshidiso Williams
Chief Operations Officer (COO) & PR