
10 Things to Consider When Comparing Funeral Plans
Here are 10 things you will need to think about before taking out a prepaid funeral plan.
Read moreAll four of our plans guarantee to cover the required services for a funeral, whilst letting you choose the type of funeral your require
Most Popular |
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Limited Plan Affordable
£3,095 |
Amber Plan Essential
£3,495 |
Pearl Plan Recommended
£3,850 |
Diamond Plan For Big Families
£4,195 |
The Limited Plan
£3,095.00 |
The Amber Plan
£3,495.00 |
The Pearl Plan
£3,850.00 |
The Diamond Plan
£4,195.00 |
What is not included in your plan:
This list is not exhaustive, so please refer to the Terms & Conditions for further information. |
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Guarantees the funeral director costs included in your chosen plan for a cremation or burial funeral |
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For a cremation funeral the plan covers the crematorium fee at a local crematorium and Minister's fees |
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For a burial funeral the plan includes an ample contribution of £1,220 towards burial costs, plot and Minister's fees |
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Limited |
Amber |
Pearl |
Diamond |
Making the arrangements |
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All four plans provide: - Personal contact with the family to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of arranging the funeral - Guidance on the registration of the death and collection of all necessary paperwork for the funeral to proceed - Co-ordinating with individuals and organisations, and managing logistics as required for the funeral to proceed |
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Support from a nationwide network of owned or approved Funeral Directors |
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Limited to approx. 800 Funeral Directors* |
Over 1,200 Funeral Directors |
Over 1,200 Funeral Directors |
Over 1,200 Funeral Directors |
Care of the deceased |
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All four plans provide: |
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Coffin for cremation or burial |
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Basic |
Wood effect |
Quality wood effect |
High quality wood veneer |
Viewing of the deceased in a private chapel of rest by agreed appointment |
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Normal office hours |
Normal office hours |
Weekdays, at any time |
Any time |
The service |
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All four plans include: |
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Limousine for family/mourners |
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None |
None |
One |
Two |
Funeral procession |
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Directly to the crematorium or burial site |
Directly to the crematorium or burial site |
To a service location, then onto the crematorium or burial site |
To a service location, then onto the crematorium or burial site |
- Funeral procession from home to a service location |
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Time and day of the funeral, during normal office hours and mutually agreed |
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Restricted days and times of day† |
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All four plans include; |
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All four plans include: |
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If you move home your plan moves with you, at no extra cost |
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Personalise the Plan |
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All four plans; |
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All four plans include - 24 hour support from our UK based client service centre, to answer any questions you may have about your Plan or the service, available 365 days a year - Free telephone bereavement advice and support |
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Ability to make additional contributions to help cover extra costs |
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Ability to make additional contributions towards Special Requests and additional services during the lifetime of the Plan. Any contributions will increase each year in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) |
* Special requests - Some special requests may incur an additional charge and may not be covered by the price guarantee. Any costs incurred from these requests will have to be paid for at the time of the funeral. Alternatively, you can pay a contribution in advance for any additional requests with the amount paid being subject to RPI inflation.
Limited Plan - There is a restricted choice from approximately 800 Funeral Directors. A restricted choice of date and time for the funeral will be available. Typically this means that with the Limited Funeral Plan the service will take place before 10.30am or after 3.30pm Tuesday-Thursday. You may not make any additional contributions towards the costs of any special requests. Not available on the Isle of Man.
The funeral director costs included in your chosen plan for a cremation or burial funeral
For a burial funeral:
A generous contribution of £1,220 towards the burial costs, plot and Minister's fees. This increases each year in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) for the Plan's duration.
For a cremation funeral:
The crematorium fee at a local crematorium
The Minister of Religion or an Officiant's fee equal to the amount paid for a standard funeral service at the crematorium or cemetery as listed in the Church of England Table of Parochial Fees
Doctors or Coroners Fees
Embalming, burial plot, memorial or headstone, flowers, catering/wake.
Repatriation from outside mainland Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight.
Costs for removing artificial limbs and mechanisms such as pacemakers.
Costs associated with changes in regulations, tax, laws or generally accepted practice, which result in additional costs or affect the conduct of the funeral.
This list is not exhaustive, so please refer to the Terms & Conditions for further information.
Here are 10 things you will need to think about before taking out a prepaid funeral plan.
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