Bereavement benefits
Bereavement fund management, handled with care
When a member loses a loved one, your welfare has to move fast and get it right. Jalika's bereavement fund management checks eligibility, calls out the levy and tracks every shilling from contribution to payout.
How it works
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A member or official reports the bereavement
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Jalika checks eligibility against your rules
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Members receive the levy call-out by SMS
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Officials approve and record the payout
What you get with Jalika’s bereavement fund management
Dependants and nominees register
Record each member's spouse, children, parents and in-laws, with limits per category set by your constitution.
Automatic eligibility check
Jalika confirms the deceased is a registered dependant, the member is past the waiting period and their contributions are up to date.
Death levy call-outs
Announce the bereavement and the levy to every member by SMS, with the amount, deadline and paybill, then see who has paid in real time.
Benefit rules you control
Set payout amounts per relationship (member, spouse, child, parent), waiting periods and arrears rules. No code changes needed.
Multi-level approval
The secretary verifies, the treasurer confirms funds and the chairperson approves. No single official can approve and pay.
Documents in one place
Attach the burial permit, death certificate and ID copies to the claim so auditors can see everything.
Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Talk to us.
Can we set different benefit amounts for different relatives?
Yes. You set the benefit for the member, spouse, children, parents and any other category your constitution covers, and Jalika applies it automatically.
What happens if a member is behind on contributions?
You decide. Jalika can block the claim, deduct arrears from the benefit, or flag it for the committee to decide, according to your rules.
Does Jalika support a waiting period for new members?
Yes. Set a waiting period (for example three or six months) and Jalika will not mark a new member eligible until it has passed.
Guides for officials
More of the welfare management system
See Jalika run your welfare's own rules
Book a free 30-minute demo. We set it up with your contribution amounts, benefits and approval steps, so you see exactly how it works for your members.