Funeral Assistance (Members) – Form

Up to $15,000 may be available to provide assistance for the funeral of an AM-YAC Member.  

The Funeral Assistance Program (for Members’ funerals) can assist in funding the following:   

  • Returning the deceased’s body home. 
  • Undertaker’s costs.
  • Coffin.
  • Burial costs.
  • Flowers and casket wreath. 
  • Clothes for pall bearers and deceased’s family. 
  • Food for the wake, memorial or sorry camp. 
  • Travel and accommodation costs for nominated family members. 
  • Air travel tickets (Members are responsible for their travel arrangements and may incur a debt for missed flights). 


The deceased’s family is required to nominate a person who will coordinate the support of the Trust, including: 

  • Provide an expenditure budget for the use of the funds. 
  • Provide documentation that confirms the date and location of the funeral 
  • Provide invoices/quotes that are to be paid by the Trust. 
  • Determine family members to be assisted to attend the funeral. 

To apply, submit the form.

You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been received.

SERVICE STANDARDS

If your application is consistent with trust policies and budget you can expect approval within three business days.

Online Application Form

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DD slash MM slash YYYY
Note, only the family representative can authorise expenditure for the funeral and related cost.
Has the family nominated this person as their family representative?*
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If funeral date is unknown at this stage just type unknown in the field below.

Funeral – Only that person can authorise expenditure for the funeral and the related costs. Please provide application for any State or Federal funding.

e.g. funeral notice, quotes/invoices to be paid, etc
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If you prefer you can download and email back the application form to trust@amyac.com.au

Download Pdf – Funeral Assistance Application Form