Funeral and Memorial Event Planning in Zimbabwe

Funerals and memorial services in Zimbabwe often happen at short notice, and families need practical, reliable equipment quickly. The typical hire list includes:

— Seating: Plastic chairs in large quantities (100–500+ is common). Comfortable enough for long services.
— Tenting: A large peg-and-pole tent or marquee to shade guests from the sun or protect from rain. See our tent and marquee hire guide for sizes.
— Catering equipment: Chafing dishes, large pots, serving dishes, crockery, cutlery and water dispensers for feeding guests. See our catering equipment guide for quantities.
— Tables: For serving food, signing the register and displaying photos or tributes.
— PA system: Microphones and speakers for the service, hymns and tributes.

We understand that funeral arrangements are often made under pressure and with limited time. At Delightful Events, we prioritise funeral orders and can often arrange delivery and setup within 24–48 hours. Call or WhatsApp us as soon as you know what you need, and we will do our best to accommodate.

If you are unsure exactly what you need, tell us the expected number of guests and the venue — we will suggest a practical setup and quote it immediately. Contact us by phone or WhatsApp.

We work directly with the family or their representative (a church elder, community leader, or funeral parlour) to confirm the setup. We deliver to the location, set up the tent and seating, and collect everything after the service.

Our approach is discreet and respectful. We coordinate timing to avoid disrupting the family's preparations and ensure everything is in place well before guests arrive. We deliver across Harare and surrounding areas including Chitungwiza, Ruwa, Norton and Epworth.

If you are in the diaspora and need to arrange equipment for a funeral or memorial service back home in Zimbabwe, we can help. We work regularly with families overseas who are coordinating arrangements through a relative on the ground. WhatsApp or call us and we will take care of the logistics from our end.

For more detail on working with us remotely, see our diaspora event planning guide or visit our planning from abroad page.