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Make a bequest

A gift of a lifetime.

A bequest to the Shrine supports our work in the areas of education, commemoration and remembrance.

Your contribution supports the following Shrine initiatives:

  • education programs that ensure future generations understand and value the service and sacrifice of past and current service men and women
  • maintaining and enhancing the Shrine and the Shrine Reserve as an active memorial
  • advancing knowledge and understanding of Victorian service through programs and exhibitions

Bequest options

Bequests to the Shrine can be:

  • a gift of cash
  • a residual gift
  • a percentage of your estate
  • an interest in a trust created in your will

Suggested wording for your will

These suggested wordings will help make sure your wishes are enacted:

Example 1: Percentage of Estate
I give to the Shrine of Remembrance Trustee ABN 97 827 162 519, for the purpose of honouring Australian service and sacrifice, X percent of my estate. The receipt of an authorised officer of the Shrine of Remembrance shall be an absolute discharge to my executors.

Example 2: Specified Amount
I give to the Shrine of Remembrance Trustee ABN 97 827 162 519, for the purpose of honouring Australian service and sacrifice, the sum of $X. The receipt of an authorised officer of the Shrine of Remembrance shall be an absolute discharge to my executors.

Example 1: Residue of Estate
I give to the Shrine of Remembrance Trustee ABN 97 827 162 519, for the purpose of honouring Australian service and sacrifice, the residue of my estate. The receipt of an authorised officer of the Shrine of Remembrance shall be an absolute discharge to my executors.

Acknowledgement

With their permission, the Shrine recognises people who make bequests by formally acknowledging their generosity on the Shrine’s donor board and in the Shrine of Remembrance Annual Report.

To discuss a bequest or request more information contact Dean Lee, the Shrine's Chief Executive Officer, on 03 9661 8123 or email foundation@shrine.org.au

Alternatively, please use the following contact form.

Safewill

The Shrine of Remembrance has partnered with Safewill, Australia’s leading online will-writing platform, enabling you to create a personalised Will in less than 20 minutes for just $80. (normally $160).

After providing for your loved ones, we invite you to consider leaving a charitable gift to the Shrine of Remembrance. Your generosity will create a lasting legacy, supporting our work in education, commemoration, and remembrance for future generations.

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Contact us

Bequest Contact Form

The information that you provide is used to respond to your enquiry. You can request access to, and corrections of, any personal information provided in this form. Requests for access or correction should be sent to reception@shrine.org.au.

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For more information on the handling of any personal information, please refer to the Shrine privacy policy.

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