Financial Arrangements

By the time you have read this book you will no doubt wonder what a funeral will cost and how you will meet the situation financially when it is unexpectedly thrust upon you.

On the question of cost, the amount that you wish to spend is governed by your choices.

When making arrangements we ask for complete frankness in explaining any problems so that we can advise accordingly.

The funeral account may be paid in several ways:

• on presentation of account;

• charged against and settled as part of an estate; or

• arrangements can be made to pay over an extended period.

Turnbull Family Funerals are confident that we can offer you the best funeral service available in the State, regardless of your financial position.

The cost of a funeral depends on the choices you make. We will discuss with you the type of service you would like and can provide a written estimate as a guide to the total cost of the funeral. Prior to the day of the service, when all arrangements are finalised, we can confirm the actual cost which will form the statement of account.

Costs Include:

• Funeral Director's charge, including our service fee, after-hours transfer of the deceased if required, use of our facilities and vehicles.

• The cost of the coffin or casket is dependent on your selection, as they do differ in price.

• Disbursements, which can include the Death Certificate, cremation or cemetery fees, floral tributes, clergy and funeral notices. Some items may require payment before the service, eg. grave preparation fees, monumental mason's fee, organist, soloist, bugler, etc.

• State or Federal Taxes, including G.S.T. etc.