At Silkwood Funerals, we believe that planning ahead for your farewell is one of the most loving gifts you can give your family. Our pre-paid funeral plans allow you to make your wishes known, secure today’s prices, and remove the financial burden from those you care about most.
What’s included in our Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Every Silkwood Funerals prepaid funeral plan is tailored to your needs. Depending on what you choose, your pre-paid arrangement may include:
- Professional Care & Transport: We take your loved one into our care, handling repatriation across Australia or internationally if needed.
- Documentation & Certification: All official paperwork is arranged, including Death Certificates, Registration of Death, and Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages updates.
- Preparation & Presentation: Expert preparation, embalming, and dressing for viewings and vigils with utmost dignity and respect.
- Coffins & Caskets: A premium, budget-conscious, or environmentally sustainable selection to suit your values and preferences.
- Cemetery Arrangements: Coordination with the Metropolitan Cemetery Board for all burial logistics.
- Cortege Services: Provision of a hearse and mourning cars for the procession.
- Music & Ambiance: Live musicians or recorded music selected to create the perfect atmosphere for your service.
- Press Notices & Stationery: Help with wording for press announcements and beautifully designed order of service documents.
- Floral Arrangements: Coordination with recommended florists for meaningful floral tributes.
- Attendance Cards & Tributes: Cards for mourners to sign and memory presentation boxes to honour your life.
- Service Recording: Professional recording of your funeral so those unable to attend can watch and reflect.
- Reception Catering: Arrangements for the condolence lounge or wake, providing comfort and nourishment for grieving family and friends.
- Memorial Urns & Plaques: A wide range of memorial urns for ashes and assistance with headstone and plaque design and placement.
- Grief Support: Referral to grief counselling and support services if your family needs ongoing assistance.
- Celebrant & Religious Services: Access to recommended priests, celebrants, and spiritual leaders for all denominations and beliefs.
Why Choose a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan?
A pre-paid funeral is more than just financial planning—it’s an act of compassion for your loved ones. When you arrange a prepaid funeral in Perth with Silkwood Funerals, you’re taking control of one of life’s most important moments while protecting your family from stress and unexpected costs.
Giving you Peace of Mind
Knowing your farewell is planned exactly as you wish can help with peace of mind for not only yourself, but your loved ones in the wake of your passing. You’ll have documented your preferences, from the type of service to the music, readings, and more—ensuring your voice is heard even after you’ve gone.
Protection from Rising Costs
Funeral costs continue to rise with inflation. By locking in your pre-paid funeral plan today, you fix the price of your chosen services. When the time comes, there are no surprises or additional costs—your family won’t face unexpected financial strain during their grief.
Relief for Your Loved Ones
Losing someone you love is devastating. A pre-paid funeral removes the burden of difficult decisions and financial worry at a time when your family should be focusing on honouring your memory, not managing costs.
How Our Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Work
Arranging a pre-paid funeral with Silkwood Funerals is straightforward and deeply personal. We guide you through every step with compassion and clarity.
Speak with a Funeral Planner
Contact our team to discuss what a prepaid funeral plan means for you and your family. Julie Whately or one of our experienced team will hear your wishes, answer your questions, and explain how our process works. There’s no pressure—we’re simply here to help.
Plan your Farewell
Working with your funeral director, you’ll decide the details of your service. Choose whether you prefer burial or cremation, where you’d like to be laid to rest, select your coffin or casket, decide on music and readings, plan the reception, and articulate any cultural or religious elements that matter to you. You can be as detailed or as simple as feels right.
Secure Your Plan & Pricing
Once you’ve made your choices, we provide a clear, itemized breakdown of all costs. You’ll receive a comprehensive contract outlining every element of your pre-paid funeral. The price you agree to today is locked in—no future inflation or hidden extras. You’ll also be able to select from one single payment or arrange instalments that fit your budget.
Share Your Plan with Family
We recommend letting your next of kin know that you have a pre-paid funeral plan in place and where your documentation is kept. This ensures that when the time comes, your family knows exactly what to do and can proceed with confidence, knowing your wishes will be honoured.
Places of Burial and Crematorium
- Karrakatta Cemetery
- Fremantle Cemetery
- Guildford Cemetery
- Midland Cemetery
- Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park
- Rockingham Regional Memorial Park
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