A Sensible Consideration

Anyone is eligible to join the Pre-paid Funeral Plan', regardless of age or health. However, we are more aware of the needs of those who have reached the age of retirement. That is why we see the plan as a, sensible decision for later life.

But unlike many financial considerations, this one will not affect your pension entitlements, as it is currently exempted from the income and assets tests.

Your Funeral Your Way
With the Prepaid Funeral Plan, you may arrange your funeral today and pay for it at a fixed, present-day rate.

When the need arises, even should it be years form now, the Turnbull Family will respect your request and carry out the funeral at your agreed present price.

Invest In Their Peace of Mind
Our funeral plan affords you the opportunity to pre-pay funeral expenses in one lump sum; or, if more convenient, by instalments. The money that you pay for your prepaid funeral plan is invested by an independent entity until such time as the funeral services are required. Only then will the funeral director be paid. No tax is payable on your investment, as the monies are invested in the name of the independent entity.

Pre-paying may also assist you to increase your pension entitlement and may reduce the amount of tax you have to pay.

Your funeral director will provide you with further information concerning the investment of the monies paid under a prepaid funeral plan".

Arranging The Funeral
You can make a number of the necessary arrangements for your funeral now, calmly and unemotionally, and save your family a lot of additional worry later.
You can, for instance, pre-purchase land for your grave. You can also leave details of the type of funeral service your would prefer, whether you want a church service, or any other arrangement.

In doing this, however, it is important to bear in mind the need to allow some flexibility for the needs and wishes of your family to be expressed, without them feeling they may be acting against your instructions.

It is advisable, therefore, to express your preferences as helpful suggestions that the family is free to confirm or modify as seems most appropriate at the time.

When the Time Comes
When the need arises, all your family needs to do is contact the Turnbull Family (Hooper and Burgess). We will then carry out the funeral in accordance with your wishes.

Interstate or Overseas
Through our affiliations, your funeral arrangements may be carried out anywhere in Australia or overseas.

The Benefits

• You buy at today's price and beat inflation.
• Your family is relieved of any financial burden.
• Your specific wishes will be carried out.
• Your pension or other income is not affected