Nelson Bros Funeral Services
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About Us
We're There When You Need Us
- Attention to detail
- Family owned funeral directors
- Pre-paid funerals
- Quality products and services
- Since 1858
- General Info
Melbourne's oldest family owned funeral director. Quality service, pre-paid funerals, refreshments & Rolls Royce fleet.
With five modern funeral homes across Melbourne suburbs, we maintain the highest standards to provide professional quality care in everything we do. Our aim is not to be the biggest funeral directors in Melbourne, but to be the best.
About Us Nelson Bros Funeral Services are Melbourne's oldest family-owned funeral directors. With five modern funeral homes across Melbourne suburbs, we maintain the highest standards to provide professional quality care in everything we do. Our aim is not to be the biggest funeral directors in Melbourne, but to be the best. We are experienced in dealing with specific cultural or religious needs, as necessary in multicultural Australia.Nelson Bros Bereavement Resource Centre has provided assistance for those in the community dealing with loss and grief since 1987. Planning a Funeral Start planning todayAlthough there are many decisions to be made when arranging a funeral, as experienced funeral directors we can assist you in all stages of planning. Some considerations to start your planning are:Who should arrange the funeral? When is the best/worst time to arrange a funeral? Should I pre-pay my funeral? Shall I include funeral arrangements in my will? Nelson Bros Personal Planning Guide Should I be buried or cremated? What type of funeral service do most families select? Our Community Supporting the CommunityNelson Bros actively supports our communities and our families.Our Bereavement Resource Centre was established in 1987 to help all those in the community with death and grief, with resources drawn extensively from around the world.We also have a strong history of helping families from all backgrounds, cultures, religions and nationalities. It is important we work closely with you to understand your specific requirements. See Multicultural Funerals for more information.Involvement with our local communities is important to Nelson Bros. For that reason, we actively support sporting clubs, churches, Rotary, local festivals and events. Everlasting Online Memorials For over 150 years, the Nelson family and Nelson Bros Funeral Services have provided quality funeral service to Victorian families, adapting to change and improving our services. We have paid tributes to tens of thousands of families over a century and a half.Features of the memorial include:Invite friends & family to visit the memorial Tell a beautiful life story Light candles Secure a unique address on the web Upload pictures of the deceased Create and share albums and slideshows Post tributes and share memories Add videos to your memorials Send messages of condolences to family members Track activity on the memorial Customise the memorial to suit Find others who are dealing with grief All content is monitored Bereavement Resource Centre Nelson Bros Bereavement Resource Centre was established in February 1987 to help all those in the community with death and grief. It is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm to all members of the community.Assistance is now available for:Those who have experienced a recent bereavement and require further information regarding support groups Information on professional counselling or reading material on understanding grief Parents in need of advice and help in talking to their children about death and dying Students who are studying the subject of loss, death and grief, and need recent authoritative reference materials Professionals who want an increased understanding of how best to assist people experiencing loss
We are committed to: Treating you with honesty, integrity and respect Taking the extra step to go above and beyond our call of duty to care for all families Dealing with your specific cultural or religious needs Treating your personal information in the strictest confidence
Our funeral homes are comfortable and modern with spacious chapels, separate refreshment areas, private arrangement rooms and ample car parking.
- Accreditations
City Of Melbourne Lord Mayors CommendationAustralian Friendly Society- Email Business
- Payment method
- cheque, mastercard, debit, visa, eft, cash, amex
- Established
- 1958
- ABN
- 85 004 563 660
- ACN
- 004 563 660
- Service Notes
- Open Monday to Friday 09.00AM to 05.00PM, weekend and Holiday - By Appointment
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FAQs
What legal documents will I receive?
As part of a pre-paid funeral arrangement, you will receive a funeral contract, which lists all the pre-arranged services agreed upon. The legal contract will contain all the services selected and paid for such as Coffin/casket details, Burial or cremation deed details, Advertising, Clergy/church/organist details, Flowers & Certificates. You will also receive a copy of your certificate of membership confirming the registration of your policy.
What if I die away from home?
If you are travelling within Australia when death occurs, your family will need to contact our funeral home immediately, so that we can make the necessary arrangements to assist with your safe transfer. Some additional costs for transport may be required. Nelson Bros Funeral Services offers an insurance cover that you can purchase. This cover will compensate for any transportation costs incurred, whilst outside a 70km radius from your residential address (Australian coverage only).
What if I change my mind?
Nelson Bros Funeral Services have an established reputation of qualified service. Their aim is to ensure your wishes are met at all times. You have 30 days period to consider your contract and change your mind if you wish. You may cancel your contract within the 30 days period by notifying Nelson Bros Funeral Services in writing. Your contract is cancelled and you will receive a full refund.