Prepaid Funerals
Pre-arrange Your Funeral
Funeral Arrangements … they shouldn't be the last thing on
your mind
Planning your funeral means that your loved ones will be
relieved of stress at a difficult time for them.
Pre-planning ensures that your arrangements are what you want
and that your wishes will be respected in a dignified way.
Pre-paying removes the financial burden from your family at a
time of stress and sadness.
Pre-paid funerals up to $10000 are currently excluded from asset
testing under current government policy when testing eligibility
for a subsidy for long term residential care for the elderly.
The benefits of a pre-arranged funeral:
Peace of Mind
A prearranged funeral through the FDANZ Funeral Trust will give
you the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes are understood,
your funeral details are in good hands, and the financial situation
has been addressed.
Security of Funds
The money that you pay now for your pre-arranged funeral is held
in trust for you in the FDANZ Funeral Trust. The FDANZ Funeral
Trust was established by the Funeral Directors Association of New
Zealand.
You Decide
Your arrangements are personal to you - in conjunction with your
FDANZ Funeral Directors, you decide what you want.
Protect Your Family
Your family and loved ones are relieved of the responsibility of
making difficult decisions in very emotional circumstances
Financial Benefit
Up to $10000 in a prepaid funeral plan is exempted from asset
testing ( under current government policy) when assessing
eligibility for a subsidy for long term residential care for the
elderly.
Talk to your local FDANZ funeral Director - they will be able to
assist you in pre-arranging your funeral.
The FDANZ Funeral Trust
The FDANZ Funeral Trust was set up by the Funeral Directors
Association of New Zealand [FDANZ]. Established in 1937,
FDANZ is a group of caring professionals who are committed to
ensuring that the families they serve are receiving high quality
service. Its members arrange and direct over 80% of all
funerals in New Zealand.
The FDANZ Funeral Trust is not an insurance policy. No health
checks or personal questions are needed. Anyone can pre-arrange
their funeral with their FDANZ Funeral Director through the FDANZ
Funeral Trust.
Who Can Join?
Anyone can join regardless of their age or state of health.
Can I arrange a plan for somebody else?
Yes, it is common to pre-arrange a funeral for a family member
or loved one. Confidentiality is assured - all correspondence is
sent to the person arranging the plan.
How much money will I have to pay?
That is entirely up to you. Every funeral is different and the
cost of your funeral will depend on what you pre-arrange. Your
FDANZ Funeral Director wil help you to tailor a funeral to suit
your budget.
Do I pay for this in one payment
Most people do pre-pay their funeral in a single payment, but
you do not have to. You are able to make payments in instalments if
that suits you better.
What happens if I die before I have made all of my
instalments?
The pre-arrangements that you have made with your FDANZ Funeral
Director will remain in place. If any further payment is required
to meet the cost of your arrangements, your FDANZ Funeral Director
will make arrangements with your family or estate for payment.
If any money remains after the cost of the funeral has been met,
this will be returned to the family.
Contact your local FDANZ Funeral Director for a brochure or more
information on the FDANZ Funeral Trust.