Planning ahead can make a difficult time a little easier for your family.
At Grafton & District Funerals, we can help you pre-plan a funeral if this option feels right for you.
Make your wishes known
Take the opportunity to reflect on your wishes and make a plan. Many people find this process surprisingly therapeutic.
Pay today’s prices
When you pre-plan a funeral, you’ll pay today’s prices – potentially saving your loved ones from future price increases.
Ease the strain on your family
A prepaid plan removes much of the pressure from your loved ones, so they’re left with few difficult decisions during a challenging time.
We work alongside Guardian Plan, a long-standing Australian provider of prepaid funeral arrangements. Your plan is structured in advance, with funds securely held until they are required.
Disclaimer: Guardian Plan is a prepaid funeral plan where your funds are invested in a funeral bond issued by Over Fifty Guardian Friendly Society Limited (the Society) ABN 81 087 649 063AFSL 524353. This product is a financial product and may not be suitable for everyone. Before making a decision, consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available on the Guardian Plan website and consider whether this option suits your needs. We encourage you to seek independent financial advice if needed.
Yes. Through our partner, Guardian Plan, you have the option to pay upfront or make a 30% deposit followed by monthly instalments over 12, 24 or 36 months. Any remaining balance is settled when the funeral takes place.
If you relocate outside of Grafton, your plan can typically be transferred to another provider within our nationwide network. We can also help update the location or details of your service. Additional fees may apply.
No. Your prepaid funeral plan can cover select aspects of your funeral. For example, some people purchase a prepaid funeral to prepay for a coffin or casket and professional service fees only. Others pay for more personalised services. It’s up to you which elements you wish to pre-plan and pre-pay.
Funds are placed into a funeral bond issued by Over Fifty Guardian Friendly Society Limited and regulated by APRA, providing oversight and protection.
When the time comes, your family simply contacts Grafton & District Funerals and we will carry out your pre-paid funeral.
The experienced and compassionate team made the unfamiliar and emotionally challenging process of planning a funeral very straightforward.
Communication leading up to the service was always excellent and responsive. The care for the family and guests on the day was exemplary.
Grateful for their help and support at a difficult time.
Your representative Kathy Csorogi was absolutely excellent explaining and planning all elements of Mums funeral and managed it so well on the day.
Day or night, we're here to help.
Whether you're facing a loss right now or planning for the future, our team is ready.
