Funeral Planning - The caring approach to a sensitive subject

For all of us it is sensible and practical to plan ahead. Many people prefer to plan and pay for their funeral in advance. Decisions can be made calmly and dispassionately now so that, at the emotional time of making the funeral arrangements, your families know that your wishes will be fully respected.

Our pre paid funeral plans in association with Golden Charter are designed specifically to suit your requirements, however simple or elaborate, and allows you to pay for the funeral at today's prices. The plans offer a range of benefits and complete piece of mind.

The table below shows a useful comparison between three popular Golden Charter plans which can be modified to suit your personal requirements:

Plan Provision	The Simple Way	The Traditional Way	The Exclusive Way
The funeral director's services	√	√	√
Attending to all necessary funeral arrangements	√	√	√
Advice on the Certification and Registration of death and related documentation	√	√	√
The Coffin	Simple Coffin	Superior Coffin	High Quality Coffin
Local conveyance of the deceased from the place of death within mainland UK to a suitable resting place within 15 miles	During normal office hours	√	√
Care of the deceased prior to burial or cremation	√	√	√
The use of a chapel of rest, or rest rooms or service rooms, or the conveyance of the deceased to a suitable location	Viewing available at additional cost	√	√
Cremation/Burial where locally available	√	√	√
Doctors and clergy fees	√	√	√
Hearse and limousine provision	Hearse only	Hearse and one limousine	Hearse and two limousines
Service at a local cemetery or crematorium	Religious service available at additional cost	Religious service available at additional cost	Religious service available at additional cost
A full listing of floral tributes	No	No	√
Confidential advice concerning social and personal matters, e.g. bereavement counseling	Advice leaflet	√	√