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What is involved in preplanning a funeral?

Preplanning a funeral means different things to different people.  For some it is very much about documenting their wishes, sometimes in very simple terms and sometimes in great detail. For other people their main concern is setting aside funds to ease the financial burden for their loved ones.  For many people it is a combination of both.

Where do I start?

There are many choices and decisions to be considered when thinking about funeral pre-planning. Once you have had the chance to read through this guide, you may have some questions or have a better idea of what you want to include. If you would like time to discuss these options, we offer no-obligation appointments with our helpful and experienced Pre-planning Consultants. They can meet with you at our Kyneton, Gisborne or Kilmore locations or in your home, if you prefer. Please see later pages in this guide for further information about funeral costs and your options but, in our experience, it’s the conversation that is the most important thing and ensuring your family and loved ones know what your wishes are. That’s what eases the burden considerably, knowing they are following the wishes of the ones they love. Please remember there is no obligation to do anything more than have a conversation.

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Eco Options

Springhall Solid Pine Eco Coffin

  • Australian made coffin
  • Solid plantation pine
  • Raw finish
  • Six timber handles
  • Unbleached calico lining

*Rope handles available on request

Willowmavin

  • Made from 100% basketry wicker
  • round ends and timber nameplate.
  • Rope handle and biodegradable lining
  • with cotton calico lining

Eucalypt Shroud Eco Option

The only Australian made shroud which includes unique carrying bars and support slats for safe lifting and carrying. Made from100% natural products including natural hemp, organic cotton, raw plantation pine

Lancemore Coffin

  • Natural pure new wool outer layer
  • Strong recycled cardboard frame reinforced with a MDF Base for Rigidity and Stability
  • Generously lined with cotton and complete with Woolen Mattress and Cotton Pillow

Metal Caskets

Majestic Metal Casket Gold

  • Majesec gold brushed finish
  • 14 carat gold plated hardware
  • Hand tufted pillow and cap panel
  • Pearl velvet interior

Garrison Metal Casket Grey

  • Rich cashmere grey finish
  • Cap panel allows for display of photos
  • Ivory basket weave interior

White Rose Metal Casket

  • White with rose shaded finish
  • Embroidered rose cap panel
  • Shirred light pink velvet interior

Bolinda Casket

  • Brushed copper glow and autumnhaze finish
  • Artubus velvet interior

Creswick Casket

  • Classic midnight, brushed finish
  • 14 carat gold plated hardware
  • Pearl velvet interior with tufted pillow and cap panel

Desert Champagne Casket

  • Featuring a shaded pin-striped finish
  • Beautiful soft Crepe interior

Solid Timber caskets

Macedon Solid Timber Casket

  • Solid Blackwood timber with a natural finish
  • Satin-lined for elegance and comfort
  • A truly Australian, natural beauty
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Rochford Solid Timber Casket

  • Solid pine with rosewood colour gloss finish
  • Features shaped ends and rope-bar handles
  • Fully lined in padded satin
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Lerdederg Solid Timber Casket

  • Solid plantation pine in a warm walnut gloss finish
  • Fully satin-lined with padded interior
  • Timeless and classic Australian design

Bacchus Casket

  • American Cherry with high gloss finish
  • Domed half top and timber handles on all sides.
  • Champagne Linen Interior.

Clarkfield Casket

  • Solid poplar timber with two-tone high gloss finish
  • Domed half top
  • Cap panel allows for display of photos
  • Timber handles on all sides
  • Ivory basket weave interior

Flowerdale Casket

  • Lovely white gloss finish.
  • Domed half-top
  • Mist copper tone with timber handles on all sides
  • White crepe interior

Solid Timber Coffins

Romsey Oak Coffin

  • Premium solid American oak
  • Rich natural grain with a high-gloss finish
  • Timeless design showcasing expert craftsmanship
  • A dignified and polished presentation
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Glenaroua Natural Cedar Coffin

  • Crafted from solid cedar timber
  • Simple, natural cedar finish
  • Fixed metal handles
  • Calico-lined for a soft, natural presentation
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Tylden Rosewood Pine Coffin

  • Solid pine timber in rosewood gloss finish
  • Triple-raised lid for a classic silhouette
  • Routed sides and detailed timber mouldings
  • Wood and gold rope-bar handles
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Heathcote Sapele Timber Coffin

  • Elegant and understated design
  • Solid sapele timber with domed top and sides
  • Contemporary brass handle
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Tasmanian Blackwood Coffin

  • Solid Tasmanian Blackwood with natural finish
  • Draped in new ‘Outback Linen’ interior
  • Features swing bar handles that enhance the timber grain
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Campaspe Cedar Coffin

  • Traditional solid cedar with routed sides
  • Domed cedar top and satin cedar finish
  • Satin-lined with six cedar and gold coloured handles
  • Proudly Australian Made of excellent quality

Veneer Timber Coffins

Edgecombe Coffin

  • Solid pine lid with veneered MDF sides
  • Beautifully curved lid with intricate mouldings
  • Rich rosewood gloss finish
  • A graceful and traditional choice

Caroline Coffin

  • MDF with single raised lid and scribed sides
  • Available in metallic ivory, blush, mint, bronze, and black
  • Custom interior lining
  • Silver rope-bar handles

The Grace White Gloss Coffin

  • Elegant, simple design
  • Paper veneer on composite board
  • White gloss finish with single raised lid
  • Wide moulded base for visual impact

Lyell Coffin

  • Basic veneered coffin in light satin maple finish
  • Four simple silver-coloured handles
  • White interior drapery

Monegeeta Coffin

  • MDF construction with African Sapele veneer
  • Satin finish with flat lid
  • Six gold-coloured rope-bar handles

Sidonia Traditional Pine Veneered Coffin

  • Pine veneer with buttoned and scalloped side details
  • Two-tiered top with walnut gloss finish
  • Silver-coloured handles and satin lining

Drummond Natural Oak Veneer Coffin

  • Particleboard construction with single-raised lid
  • Natural oak veneer polished finish
  • Available with six silver-coloured handles

Bullengarook Coffin

  • Rosewood gloss finish on particleboard sides
  • Raised top in customwood
  • Satin-lined with gold-coloured handles and ornamental detailing

The Coliban Two-Tone Sapelle MDF Coffin

  • Sapelle shaded MDF with a warm two-tone finish
  • Gold-coloured rope-bar handles
  • Satin-lined interior

The Redesdale Golden Teak Veneered Coffin

  • Golden teak paper veneer
  • Double-raised lid
  • Routed handle panels

The Drummond Sapelle Veneered Coffin

  • Polished paper veneer in sapelle finish
  • Basic silver handles
  • Cotton interior drapery