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Funerals services provider Zororo Phumulani, a subsidiary of Doves Zimbabwe – announced this week that the company has added a helicopter hearse – to transport the deceased to their final resting place.
Until recently helicopter hearse services were almost for the exclusive use of national heroes of Zimbabwe who would often be ferried by military helicopters and aircraft – but the service of flying bodies on helicopter for civilians – was unheard of – until this week.
Zororo Phumulani marketing manager Tendai Mangoti posted pictures of himself standing next to the new hearse this week, and said that the service was part of the Prestige Mbinga package, which also included luxury vehicles, a limousine and the Pilatto executive model hearses.
“Look Zororo Phumulani is a big brand and we are part of Doves International, which is an even bigger brand. So we have to be on top of the game, and there is no one else who has got the capacity to fly the deceased to their final resting place.
“We all know that this service has not been available to members of the public. But with the Prestige Mbinga VVIP funeral package, you can add a helicopter flight as part of your transport wish.
“And with that we will fly you to your final resting place. You could say that we have introduced the first helicopter hearse service for civilians,” said Mangoti.
Zororo Phumulani said that the premium aerial funeral procession service is aimed at families seeking an extraordinary and dignified final farewell for their loved ones.
According to Zororo Phumulani, the initiative forms part of a broader effort to modernise funeral services while offering clients highly personalised send-offs that reflect status, legacy, and celebration of life.
“This is about honouring lives in a truly exceptional way,” a company spokesperson said during the launch event. “We are introducing a service that combines dignity, prestige, and innovation for families who want something beyond the traditional funeral procession.”
The helicopter hearse service will allow coffins to be transported by air to burial sites, memorial venues, or ceremonial locations, creating a dramatic and memorable tribute for the deceased. The company said the offering will be available under select high-end funeral policy packages and customised arrangements.
Industry observers on the DSE News Network said that the launch positions Zororo Phumulani at the forefront of funeral innovation on the continent, potentially setting a new benchmark in premium memorial services.
The move has already sparked widespread public interest and debate on social media, with many describing the concept as both bold and symbolic of evolving funeral traditions among affluent families.
Founded as one of Zimbabwe’s leading funeral assurance and burial service providers on the cross-border corridor, Zororo Phumulani has built its reputation on premium funeral solutions, executive burial packages, and large-scale memorial event management.
With the introduction of helicopter hearses, the company now appears poised to elevate the meaning of a “final journey” — quite literally taking prestigious funerals to the skies.
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