Publications last updated 7 October 2020.

The Fair Trading (Prepaid Funerals Code of Practice) Regulations 2020 (the code) is a new mandatory code of practice for Western Australia's prepaid funeral industry. The code came into effect on 1 March 2021 and only applies to prepaid funeral contracts entered into from that date.

The checklists on this page can help consumers and funeral organisers when arranging prepaid funeral services. 

Prepaid funeral checklist for consumers

• Consumers, before purchasing a prepaid funeral it is important to ensure the contract contains certain information. Use this checklist as a guide to ensure your contact meets the requirements outlined in the code. 

Prepaid funerals - checklist for funeral organisers

• Funeral organisers, use this checklist as a guide to ensure your prepaid funeral contracts meet requirements stipulated in the code.