Your wishes,
written down.
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful way to take care of the details ahead of time. It gives you the freedom to consider what matters most to you, from the type of service you would like to the way you want to be remembered. By sharing your wishes with your family, you can give them reassurance and remove some of the uncertainty they may face when the time comes.
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Easing the pressure on your family
The days following a loss can be incredibly difficult, with families often faced with many decisions at a time when they are grieving. Pre-planning a funeral can provide clarity and reassurance, helping to ease the burden on loved ones and giving them a clearer path forward when the time comes.
The personal and family details required for the official BDM paperwork.
Your wishes for the funeral service itself, in as much or as little detail as you like.
A copy kept on file with us, with a copy for your own records too.
Understanding Funeral Pre-Planning with Foresters
Pre-planning vs pre-paid funerals:
What’s the difference?
Pre-planned and pre-paid funerals are two different ways of preparing for the future. At Wollongong City Funerals, we offer both options, giving you the flexibility to choose the arrangement that best suits your wishes and circumstances.
What is a pre-planned funeral?
Your preferences are documented and kept on record by Wollongong City Funerals, ensuring your family has clear guidance when the time comes and reducing uncertainty during an emotional period.
There is no payment required, and your funeral arrangements can be updated at any time as your wishes or circumstances change.
Pre-planning a funeral is about clarity, not cost.
PrepaidPlus Funeral Plan
This option suits people who want clarity around both funeral arrangements and future costs.
Why families choose to pre-plan
All the personal details required for the official paperwork are recorded and ready, saving your family time and stress at an already difficult moment.
Add as much or as little detail as you choose, from specific wishes to a simple outline for your family to build on.
A clear pre-plan avoids the guesswork, and the disagreements, that can arise when a family is left to decide everything themselves.
Pre-paying through a funeral bond means your family faces less financial pressure at a time when they need it least.
Financial pre-planning can also reduce your assessable assets for Centrelink purposes. Speak with us to understand how this may apply to you.
Pre-plan your funeral costs with a funeral bond
A funeral bond is an investment fund dedicated to covering your funeral expenses ahead of time. It is a straightforward way to set money aside specifically for your funeral, so your family is not left carrying the cost during an already difficult time
Money set aside specifically for funeral costs, ready when they are needed.
Your family faces less financial pressure at an already difficult time.
May reduce your assessable assets for Centrelink purposes.
Ready to put your wishes in writing?
Call us today and we will assist you with all aspects of pre-planning your funeral, from the paperwork to your financial options.