The Benefits of Preplanned and Prepaid Funerals
Choosing an Allison Monkhouse funeral plan also guarantees quality service from an Australian, family owned company, who are use local sourced products and ensure all details remain exactly as you wished upon your passing. Our costs are fixed and inflation-proof when paid in full and you can also choose an interest free instalment plan over three years.
Funds are invested with a reputable funeral fund manager until the funeral service is required. Benefits are not payable until the funeral has been provided.
Preparing a funeral plan is simple when you meet with our consultant at your home or at any of our branches, where we can discuss your funeral requirements and the options that best suit you and your family.
Most Common Reasons for Prepaying Your Funeral
In our experience, the most common reasons people choose to prepay their funeral include:
- Financial benefits – fixed at today’s prices: see how with a calculator below.
- Secure financial investment with a trusted funeral fund manager
- Peace of mind that you’ve taken away financial worry from your family.
- Gives you a say in how your funeral should be
What Will Your Funeral Cost?
No two funerals are the same, one of our preplanning experts can guide you through the decisions and options that are available to you. There are a few standard considerations that we provide which we have listed.
Services Included as Standard
- Choice of burial or cremation
- Transfer into our care. Transfers available 24/7.
- Professional clinical care
- Dedicated funeral arranger to assist your family with service planning.
Optional Extras
- Choice of Venue fee or Church offering
- Clergy offering or Celebrant Fee
- Newspaper Notices
- Floral Tribute
- DVD Photo Tribute
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are my Payment Options?
Some people are able to pay upfront in full. Others prefer to pay in small instalments.
Contact our preplanning manager, to find out more or arrange a free consultation to discuss options. Call (03) 9562 0444.
Is My Money Safe?
Yes. All monies are invested through Funeral Plan Management, a registered funeral fund and specialist business of Australian Unity and is dedicated to providing funeral benefits, investment management and customised administration services for funeral directors and their clients. Funeral Plan Management was founded in 1984 and since then has become the leader in its field, providing security and peace of mind for 170,000 clients.
What if I Die Interstate?
Funeral Plan Management provide a travel protection plan which helps protect against the potentially significant cost of transportation from place of death to Allison Monkhouse. For a small once only charge, arrangements can be made to transfer the deceased from anywhere in Australia at no extra cost to the Estate.
To find out more about repatriation visit www.amarinternational.com
Can I Plan Without Paying?
Yes. If you are wanting to ensure your choices about a funeral are remembered, you may wish to simply preplan your funeral, without also paying for it.
Contact our preplanning manager, to find out more or arrange a free consultation to discuss options. Call (03) 9562 0444.
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Serving Melbourne
All Suburbs
(03) 9546 5870
We can arrange a personal discussion with the family or executor at the family home or other suitable location anywhere in Melbourne; or at one of our branches.