Pre-plan your funeral

Pre-planning your funeral now can give you peace of mind for the future. It can help clarify your wishes and ease financial pressure on your family.

Ease the stress on your family. Pre-plan your funeral now and talk to them about your wishes early.

The time to discuss your funeral plan is well before it’s actually needed. Our friendly team is here to help you navigate the funeral planning process and answer any questions you might have. We can also suggest the right amount of money to set aside for it.

We recommend involving your family in this process, letting your loved ones share their ideas and contribute to your plans. While you may not be overly concerned about what your funeral looks like, it’s important to remember that a funeral is often quite significant for those who are left behind. When the time comes, your funeral can play an important role in the way your family processes and grieves your loss.

The Logan Funerals’ difference

We have a beautiful on-site chapel in Springwood which can accommodate your family and friends. We can also host a service at another location – whether a church, cemetery, public venue, park or sporting club.

We're part of the Logan community

We know the people of Logan and the surrounding areas. It’s our privilege to serve this community.

45 years of experience

You can count on our experience, and trust us to provide a funeral that honours your wishes.

Committed to giving back

We’re committed to making a positive difference, giving away all our surplus funds to help improve people’s lives locally and globally.

We genuinely care

When the time comes, we’ll be there to support your family – providing practical and emotional support to help them through.

Angela, thank you for taking great care of mum for us at our most saddest time. You have done an amazing job from beginning to end. I am very pleased that my dad chose your company to perform her funeral.

Angela, thank you for all you have done making dads final arrangements as stressless as they could be. We appreciate the support offered and the care given to our dad. May God’s Blessings be upon you and the team.

Angela we would like to sincerely thank you for assisting us with the funeral arrangements for mum firstly at the funeral home and then at the Church and also at the gravesite. We were very pleased with every aspect of your involvement on this sad occasion.

Angela and Team,
Our sincere thanks to you all for your amazing care of our mother. Your thoughtfulness helped us all through our very traumatic time.

Frank did a great job... he made the whole experience so smooth from start to finish so understanding and supportive. I am so happy with your service it is very hard for me to think how you can make it better.

Great communication and suggestions. Feedback from staff was respectful and thoughtful. We are very happy with the service, compassion and care. This was our second funeral in 2023 and the service was superior in every way to the first provider.

From the first point of contact we felt reassurance. Every interaction during the arrangements reaffirmed this feeling and nothing was too much trouble. This included last minute additions to the seating before the burial. We are extremely grateful.

Frank had amazing patience during the service, (him and Warren) to stand in the sun and be ready for each part of the service. A huge thanks to them both.

To Angela and Frank,
I just wanted to say a huge Thank you for your sincere and memorable involvement with your care for Mum and Grandma's day. I believe that my Mum's service was a gift from God and that's with all respect. It has been our time to receive the care of our loss with Mum a place to see real genuine people's care and support. Again many thanks for your help Its not just a service. Thank you once again Mum's funeral was a day made with honour

Frank showed compassion and went beyond and above to ensure that we were comfortable and attended to what needed to be done. This was before during and after the service.

Very good service and accommodation to everything we need. Very personal as well. I am a minister of a church and have run a few. The team at Logan Funerals are by far the best.

Angela, very many thanks for looking after Mother especially for the viewing which was done with a lot of love and care. Your professional care greatly eased the grief.

I would like to thank Angela and Frank for being such amazing supportive passionate caring staff as they have such a warm welcoming with arm's wide open. Thank you to you all.

You choose how you’d like to be celebrated

Pre-planning your funeral allows you to think about how you want to be celebrated and remembered. You can make a choice between burial or cremation, pick an urn or casket that aligns with your personality, and decide on floral arrangements, music, and other aspects of the service.

How much will my pre-planned funeral cost?

The cost of a funeral usually ranges from $4,000 to $15,000, depending on whether you go for burial or cremation and the extra services you choose. To give you peace of mind, we recommend starting to put away funds for your funeral now. Check out the FAQs below for more information about how to do this.

Here’s how we help

We confirm the details with you now

Our experienced team will walk you through everything you need to know about planning your funeral. We'll help you plan the funeral service and discuss burial or cremation options.

We’ll create a meaningful celebration of your life

We’ll document your preferences and suggest that you also share these with your loved ones. When the time comes, we’ll work with your family to create a meaningful celebration of your life.

We’ll care for your family

Our dedicated and compassionate team will be there for your family during and after the funeral.

Frequently asked questions

Is pre-planning a funeral a complicated process?

Not at all. Simply reserve a spot in one of our pre-planning information sessions, where we’ll guide you through the funeral planning process and address any queries you may have. We’ll assist you in mapping out each aspect of your end-of-life arrangements, including your choice between burial or cremation and your desired service.

To help you organise your thoughts, you can download and complete our complimentary Personal Preference Record. This tool will help you specify your funeral preferences and how you’d like to be remembered.

How can I pay for a pre-planned funeral?

Our recommendation is to allocate funds into a securely invested funeral bond and designate it to Logan Funerals. Our team will provide you with an estimate of your funeral’s cost, which can help you set your preferred investment amount. You can make a lump sum payment into a funeral bond or set up regular instalments, with payments directly debited from your chosen bank account. Our staff will also discuss cemetery and crematorium expenses with you.

What exactly is a funeral bond?

Funeral bonds are managed investments that accrue interest. They are established to set aside funds for future funeral expenses. These funds can only be accessed after your passing, to cover your funeral costs. Any excess funds beyond the funeral expenses will be returned to your estate. In cases where the bond doesn’t cover the full amount, your family will be responsible for the remaining balance. Funeral bonds can offer financial security, sparing your family from raising substantial funds on short notice.

It’s important to note that Centrelink does not consider funds up to $15,000* in a funeral bond as assessable assets. Please verify the information, and your eligibility, with Services Australia.

Ready to set up a funeral bond? You can let us know of your intentions by completing our funeral bond template.

* As at 1 July 2022. See servicesaustralia.gov.au to learn more.

How does pre-planning my funeral benefit my family?

Pre-planning your funeral and securing funds now relieves your family of the financial and logistical burdens later on. You can rest assured that your wishes will be honoured, and your family will have the necessary financial resources to cover your funeral expenses.

What distinguishes a funeral bond from funeral insurance?

A funeral bond accumulates interest over time and is intended to cover the actual cost of the funeral upon its provision. Any surplus funds, after all funeral expenses, are returned to your estate. If the bond doesn’t cover the full cost, your family will need to cover the remainder.

Funeral insurance, on the other hand, involves ongoing premiums paid to maintain coverage until it’s needed to cover funeral costs. However, due to the continuous payments, you may end up paying more in premiums than the actual funeral value. We recommend you calculate potential funeral insurance costs and consider whether securely investing those amounts in a funeral bond is a better option.

What if Logan Funerals goes out of business?

Logan Funerals has been serving families since 1979, making it highly unlikely that we would cease operations. However, if such a scenario were to occur, you could easily reassign your funeral bond to another funeral director.

What if I relocate to another state?

We have a sister company that operates in Melbourne and could transfer your bond there if you moved to Victoria. If you were to move to another state or territory, we could simply transfer your funeral bond to a service provider in your new location.

What if a death occurs interstate or overseas?

In the event of a death occurring outside our service area, we can arrange for the transportation of your body to Logan Funerals. Please note that this may incur additional transportation fees.

If you’re traveling abroad and have travel insurance, you may have included coverage for the ‘repatriation of the body of the deceased.’ This coverage can typically offset any associated costs.