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.

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Bequest Contact Form

I have already made a provision in my Will for the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria I would like to speak to someone about making a bequestI would like more information about making a donation during my lifetime

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Reviewed 19 May 2022