Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). According to the World Health Organisation, modes of transmission for SARS-CoV-2 include contact, droplet and airborne transmission has also been reported. On 16 March 2020, Nelson Mandela Bay District in the Eastern Cape Province recorded its first case of SARS-CoV-2, which was travel related. On 21 March 2020, over 1000 people attended a funeral of a healthcare worker in one of the townships within the district. This study aims to quantify the incident infections associated with a single funeral and describe the chain of transmission. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study that uses COVID-19 data collected between March and April 2020 in Nelson Mandela Bay district. Interviews were conducted with newly reported COVID-19 cases by healthcare professionals through telephonic platforms and face-to-face. Data obtained through the interviews included possible exposures, risk factors, and demographics. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel. Results: Four-hundred-and-twelve cases of COVID-19 were reported within the district during the study period. Of the first 100 cases reported within the district, 42% (42/100) were linked to the funeral; these included people who attended the funeral and those who had contact with the funeral attendees. Conclusion: While funerals cannot be avoided, adherence to COVID-19 guidelines on funerals can help reduce infection transmission rates. Platforms such as virtual funeral services and virtual memorial services can help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission associated with these types of events.