Can you transfer a prepaid funeral plan if you move interstate?
Answered byJames DanielsFuneral ArrangerWatch · 0:57A prepaid funeral may be transferable when you move interstate, but this depends on the contract and providers involved. Check which services transfer and whether the new location has different chapel, celebrant or other costs. A transfer may leave a shortfall if equivalent services cost more. Ask the provider to confirm the inclusions, transfer conditions and any extra payment before you rely on a like-for-like arrangement.
For related guidance, see can you plan a funeral in advance without prepaying for it?.
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It just depends on the prepaid plan that you've taken out. So I'd implore you just to check out the terms and conditions. Mostly you can do that. What you do need to look out for is what is covered in the prepaid. So for instance, if you're moving from Victoria to Queensland, those same items might be a little bit more in regards to fulfilling those particular needs. So for instance chapel hire celebrant hire. Those things might not transfer directly and there might be a shortfall. So it's best to check with your funeral director and the particular prepaid that you're taking out to ensure that obviously it will be a like-for-like transfer if you do move interstate.
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