You can find out more information or start your application now by choosing either an Australian Funeral Bond or a Bendigo Funeral Bond.
Capital Guarantee
Capital Guarantee
Centrelink Benefits
Centrelink Benefits
Multiple Ownership Options
Multiple Ownership Options
Annual Bonuses
Annual Bonuses
Taxation Benefits
Taxation Benefits
Flexible Payment Options
Flexible Payment Options
*The minimum investment amount depends on the payment method, please refer to the Disclosure Document for details.
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Bendigo Funeral Bond

Australian Funeral Bond
Australian Friendly
Society
Funeral Bonds
Following its formation in 1969 and in the years since, the Australian Friendly Society (AFS) has focussed on endeavouring to achieve strong returns for its members whilst striving for excellence in service.
Taking care of your funeral costs can remove financial concerns for your family and friends at a difficult time. A Funeral Bond offered by the Australian Friendly Society is a capital-guaranteed savings and investment plan that solely accumulates funds to meet the cost of your funeral expenses.
2021 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian Friendly Society (ABN 29 087 648 851) will be held virtually at 2.00pm (AEDST) on Thursday 23 November 2021. If you have any queries about the AGM you can contact us at [email protected]. or on 1300 092 424.
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You can find answers to common questions in the FAQs section. If you still require assistance send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can call us on
1300 092 424 or email [email protected]

Pension Changes
On 1 July 2019, the Australian Government implemented changes to the assets test used to calculate pensions.
Investments of up to $13,250 (current threshold for the 2019-20 financial year) in a funeral bond such as either the Australian Funeral Bond or the Bendigo Funeral Bond, are exempt from Centrelink and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs income and assets tests.
For more information on the changes to the pension assets test, please contact Centrelink, Department of Veterans Affairs or your Financial Adviser.
Financial Adviser
The Bendigo Funeral Bond has received an ‘Approved’ rating from Lonsec.*An ‘Approved’ rating means the structure provides an adequate means for investors to gain exposure to the underlying investments. Lonsec believes “the Bendigo Funeral Bond has a suitable structure to meet the product objectives”.
Financial Advisers are able to view the report below by registering through the Financial Advisers login and then logging into their account.
*(External research house – Terms and Conditions apply and can only be accessed by Financial Advisers.)