Funeral Planning Services

read moreIf you've ever had to arrange a funeral for someone, you'll know just how much there is to decide and how difficult this can be. Many people never get round to talking to their families about the kind of funeral they would like. This can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety for loved ones when the time comes. A pre-arranged funeral plan is a simple and straightforward way to reduce this worry and can provide real peace of mind for you and your family. We would like to reassure you that we are doing everything possible to support customers and funeral directors in the best way we can during this difficult period.

read moreAs one of the UK's leading funeral plan providers, we work with over 900 funeral directing firms across the country, providing a safe home for funeral plan pre-payment funds. Some of the funeral directors we work with offer Perfect Choice Funeral Plans and others offer their own-branded funeral plans. Both options are provided and administered by Ecclesiastical Planning Services. We are the preferred funeral plan provider of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) for independent firms.

read moreThere is an abundance of funeral plans and funeral insurance providers in the UK, and not all of them are the same. This can make it difficult to navigate your way through the maze and know which provider or plan is best for you. There are a few important questions to ask and things to look out for when buying a funeral plan. The best providers won't simply sell you a plan and carry out the service when the time comes. They will also support your loved ones and offer help, advice and a sympathetic and compassionate service at the time when they need it the most.

read moreWhen you purchase one of our funeral plans through your local funeral director you can relax, knowing that your money is safe. Our priority has always been to provide the highest levels of financial security, and we are one of the only funeral plan providers to hold the full pre-payment amount for the provision of your funeral. After the deduction of the management fee, your funeral plan pre-payment is held securely in a whole of life assurance policy, specially designed to support funeral pre-payment plans.

read moreWhen you choose one of our pre-paid funeral plans, you benefit from your funeral director's expertise and knowledge of the local area. That's because our plans are designed by funeral directors themselves, based on the services and arrangements that are most commonly requested. Our plans can also be personalised to suit your exact requirements. Our plans provide the highest levels of financial security. The money you pay, excluding the initial management fee, is held securely and ring-fenced for your funeral at the time of need.

read moreChoosing a pre-paid funeral plan through your local funeral director not only makes financial sense, but ensures your funeral wishes are known, reducing the pressure on loved ones to 'get things right' at what can be an extremely difficult time. A pre-paid funeral plan can give you the freedom to get on and enjoy life, with the peace of mind that your funeral arrangements are taken care of. Here is a list of what you and your loved ones stand to gain by taking out a funeral plan with your local funeral director.

read moreWhile most of us try not to think too much about our own funeral, or indeed those of our loved ones, the unavoidable truth is that death is very much a fact of life. Making arrangements in advance, both practical and financial, can help to reduce the worry and financial hardship for friends and family when the time comes. One of the questions we are often asked is 'How much does a funeral cost?' Currently, our average funeral plan costs 3,6651. However, funeral costs do vary from one area to another.

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