This guide is designed to help you purchase a prepaid funeral plan in Sydney and its surrounding suburbs. It contains specific details that only apply to prepaid funerals in NSW.

For general information about prepaid funerals, we strongly recommend that you start with our Complete Guide to Prepaid Funerals, which sets out everything you need to know about purchasing a prepaid funeral plan.

A prepaid funeral is a smart way to plan for your funeral. Not only does it guarantee that the complete cost of the funeral will be paid for – regardless of price increases over time – it also alleviates your family from the unnecessary stress of making difficult funeral planning decisions when the time finally comes.

How to Find a Prepaid Funeral in Sydney

Purchasing a prepaid funeral in Sydney starts with finding a funeral director. Our website lets you instantly compare the prices and reviews of over 240 funeral directors in Sydney offering prepaid funerals.

To start your search for a prepaid funeral in Sydney:

1. Go to www.gatheredhere.com.au
2. Select Burial or Cremation
3. Select the Type of Service you want to plan
4. Enter your Postcode and click “Compare”

This will show you all prepaid funerals offered by funeral directors within a 15km radius of your area.

Tips:

• To find cheap prepaid funerals in Sydney, use the “Price (Low)” filter
• To find the best prepaid funerals in Sydney, use the “Rating” filter

If you’re thinking about a prepaid cremation, you can find additional helpful information in our Sydney Crematoriums and Cremation Services Guide.

Cost of Prepaid Funerals in Sydney

One of the key benefits of a prepaid funeral is that it allows you to pay for the funeral at today’s prices. This means that the cost of a prepaid funeral plan will be the same (or close to the same) as the price you would pay for an at-need funeral today.

For a full breakdown of the funeral directors who offer the cheapest prepaid funerals, the best prepaid funeral plans and the average cost of a prepaid funeral in Sydney, see our comprehensive Guide to Funeral Directors in Sydney.

Regulation of Prepaid Funerals in NSW

Australia has strong laws and regulations in place to protect consumers who purchase prepaid funeral plans. In addition to these laws, NSW has state laws which impose additional requirements on the management of prepaid funeral funds and funeral directors.

Prepaid Funeral Funds in NSW

The management of prepaid funeral funds in NSW is governed by Part 4 of the Funeral Funds Act 1979 (NSW). This legislation is designed to ensure that all funds are managed safely and securely. Among other things, the legislation sets out requirements for:

• Registration of prepaid funeral funds
• Administration of prepaid funeral funds
• Reporting and auditing requirements
• Investigation procedures

Funeral Director Requirements in NSW

The Funeral Funds Regulation 2006 (NSW) seeks to protect consumers by setting out the minimum details that must be included in a prepaid funeral contract. In particular, it requires that the following details be specified:

• Choice of burial or cremation
• Coffin or casket selection
• Urn selection (if applicable)
• Provision of vehicles
• Transportation details of the deceased and the circumstances that may incur additional charges

You might notice that these minimum details are only very basic. There are a multitude of other details that could be specified in a prepaid funeral plan (such as newspaper notices, orders of service, funeral flowers, location of service, celebrant etc). To the extent possible, even though not mandatorily required under law in NSW, we recommend that you include as much detail as you can about your desired service in your prepaid funeral contract to avoid confusion down the track.

For a list of all the inclusions you should consider, see our Guide to Prepaid Funerals.