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      • 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.

      Pre-planning, cemetery canopies and seating, a lending library, and referral to grief support groups are a few examples of services that we provide. We continue our long history of looking to the future.

      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
      Accreditation badgeCity Of Melbourne Lord Mayors CommendationAccreditation badgeAustralian Friendly Society
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      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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      Funeral Directors
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      burial, casket, cemetries, chapel, funeral arrangement, funeral director, funeral service, funerals, funerals Elsternwick, funerals Melbourne, funerals Port Melbourne, funerals Sunshine, funerals Williamstown, funerals hoppers crossing, order of service
      FAQschevron down

      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.