Aspects of Funeral Planning

Before you make any arrangements, you may wish to consider your needs and perhaps discuss these with your family. Some issues to consider include:

• the type and style of funeral service you would like;

• whether you prefer burial or cremation;

• how much you are prepared to spend;

• your preferred cemetery or crematorium;

• your choice of coffin or casket;

• any special features you would like to include in the service, such as a special piece of music or poem

• the type of funeral notice, mourning vehicles and flowers;

• if you would prefer donations to charity rather than flowers.
  

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What is a Pre-Paid Funeral?
Why consider a Pre-paid Funeral?
How is your money managed?
Safety of Money.
Our Company
How can I learn more
Personal Profile Record

What is a Pre-Paid Funeral?

A Pre-paid Funeral is simply one in which the cost is negotiated and paid for well in advance of the actual funeral itself. This is done through a single payment or a number of separate payments.

Why consider a Pre-paid Funeral?

There are two main reasons. Firstly - because it guarantees that your expressed wishes for a dignified and meaningful funeral are carried out to the letter. Secondly - because it alleviates some of the emotional trauma and financial burden placed on many families at the time of bereavement.

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How is your money managed?

The money that you pay for your pre-paid funeral contract is held at arms length by a friendly society* and is not accessible to your funeral director until your agreed funeral service is completed. However we do offer a 7 day money back period without deduction.
Monies lodged are Government Approved under the Friendly Society Act and have Tax Advantages.

Remember: pre-paying means real peace of mind for you and your family.

*Full details about the Friendly Society's Funeral Fund are available on request.

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Safety of Money.

Government legislation introduced in 1993 protects all pre-paid funeral monies paid by you. The funeral director must purchase cremation or burial deeds where possible and invest all other money in a Government approved fund.

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Our Company

Our company was established in 1987 and conducts funerals in RSL clubs, churches, crematorium/cemetery chapels, parks & gardens, family homes, Victorian Police Academy Chapel.

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How can I learn more about Pre-paid Funerals?

Simply by contacting us on (03) 9859 6513, (03) 9769 1091, (03) 9432 2553 or (03) 9723 6066 where our consultants, who are experienced in the many difficulties involved, will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you prefer, our consultants can also be called upon to discuss these matters in the privacy of your own home, at no cost to you.

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Personal Profile Record

Information that is required when pre-arranging and pre-paying funerals, necessary for the Births, Deaths, & Marriages Registry, Victoria.

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